Cumberland Street Rail Crossing Upgrades

Project Information

The City of New Westminster has contracted Winvan Paving to complete the upgrades at the Cumberland Rail Crossing and the work is set to start September 17, 2025. The project includes upgrading the sidewalk facility between the Central Valley Greenway (West side of East Columbia) and the Brunette Fraser Regional Greenway (Sapperton Landing Park) from a 2 metre wide sidewalk to a 3.0 metre wide multi-use path (MUP). The project is anticipated to be completed end of February 2026.

Traffic Impacts

Access to and from the Sapperton Landing Pump Station and Park will be experience intermittent disruption during construction. Mitigation measures include a pedestrian and cyclist detour during sidewalk ramp closures and traffic control personnel assistance. The contractor is scheduling work activities to minimize disruptions as much as practicable.

Travel in both directions on East Columbia will be impacted during installation of the new curbs, crossings and associated let-downs. Lane closures may be in effect during working hours. Expect delays.

Hours of Work:
7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Contact

For any questions, please contact Garey Carlson, project manager, at 604-636-4316 or 

For more information on this project, please visit Columbia St Whistle Cessation.