Construction is well underway at New Westminster Station while we upgrade the station to improve accessibility, capacity, safety and security!

Here’s a few project benefits:

• Replacement elevator and escalators to improve access for customers.
• Improved lighting and signage throughout the station.
• Glass panels that replace the existing mesh screens to improve station visibility from street level.
• Better integration with the surrounding community to make it easier to connect to and from the SkyTrain system.

Project status

Since construction work began in May, crews have been working on the new east and west station entrances, painting throughout the station, and removal of the mesh screens at the platform level.

New escalators have been installed at the west and east station entrances and both are expected to open later this fall.

Installation of the west escalator

Structural steel painting

Elevator upgrade at New Westminster Station

What to expect

Our top priority is the safety of the public, passengers, employees, and contractors. Due to the nature of construction activity, we recognize there will be impacts to the public, including noise, traffic impacts, and changes to SkyTrain service and station access.

Below is a summary of the short-term work passengers and neighbours can expect:

South elevator closure

• Beginning Sept. 21 and continuing until spring 2016, the south elevator to the eastbound platform will be closed while crews install a new elevator.

• Customers can use the Shops at New West elevator to access the eastbound platform, parkade, and concourse.

• Signs will be installed at the station to help direct customers.

North entrance closure

• Beginning Sept. 21 and continuing until spring 2016, the north entrance to the westbound platform will be closed while crews install a new escalator and stairs.

• Customers can use the Shops at New West escalator and stairs to access the westbound platform and concourse.

• Signs will be installed at the station to help direct customers.

• The south entrance to the eastbound platform will be closed later this fall so crews can install a new escalator and stairs. Customers will be able to access the platform using Shops at New West escalators and stairs.

• Mesh screens along the platform will continue to be removed and replaced with temporary fencing. Glazed screens will be added as construction progresses.

• Hoarding will remain at the platform to give crews the space they need to work.

• Noise associated with large construction projects, including nighttime work with varying levels of noise while trains are not operating, will continue.

Thanks for your patience as we complete these much-needed upgrades to New Westminster Station and stay tuned for additional updates throughout the project!