British Columbia Premier David Eby said Friday that construction is now underway at all eight stations of the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension [1].
The expansion aims to connect Surrey and Langley via rapid transit to improve mobility for commuters south of the Fraser River and support regional growth [2].
Eby said the current progress is an "important landmark" [3]. The project involves the creation of a 16 km elevated guideway [4]. According to recent reports, approximately 25% of that guideway has been completed [4].
Station construction is now underway at all eight stations along the extension [1]. This phase of the project is part of a broader effort to integrate the south-Fraser region into the existing transit network.
The total cost of the project is nearly $6 billion [5]. Officials said the line is expected to reach completion in late 2029 [6].
Work on the stations and the elevated guideway continues as the province pushes to meet the projected timeline. The expansion is designed to reduce reliance on road travel in one of the fastest-growing areas of the province.
“Station construction is now underway at all eight stations along the Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension”
The transition to active construction at all eight stations indicates the project has moved past the initial planning and land-clearing phases. With 25% of the guideway finished and a nearly $6 billion investment, the province is committing significant capital to address urban sprawl and transit deficits in the south-Fraser region before the 2029 deadline.
