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      • Construction, costing approximately $16.6 million in 1959 ($140 million in 2017), began on the tunnel in March 1957, and it was opened to traffic on May 23, 1959 as the Deas Island Tunnel.
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_Massey_TunnelGeorge Massey Tunnel - Wikipedia

    Construction, costing approximately $16.6 million in 1959 [2] ($140 million in 2017 [3]), began on the tunnel in March 1957, and it was opened to traffic on May 23, 1959 [2] as the Deas Island Tunnel.

  4. www.vancouverisawesome.com › history › george-masseyGeorge Massey Tunnel, 1959 - Vancouver Is Awesome

    Oct 16, 2016 · PNG. 1959. George Massey Tunnel. Seen here under construction, the Deas Island Tunnel between Richmond and Ladner was officially opened in 1959 by Queen Elizabeth II. (It was later renamed the George Massey Tunnel after its main proponent.)

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  6. www.highway99tunnel.ca › tunnel-historyTunnel History – Highway 99 Tunnel Program

    In 1959, Queen Elizabeth opened the George Massey Tunnel to overwhelming support. The 629-metre long tunnel was considered an engineering marvel, and was the first rectangular reinforced concrete immersed traffic tunnel in North America and second of its kind in the world.

  7. constructionreviewonline.com › commentary › the-10The 10 facts about George Massey Tunnel

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    • A marvel of engineering. When the George Massey Tunnel was constructed, it was hailed as a marvel of modern engineering. The design and construction techniques used were innovative for the time, setting new standards in tunnel construction.
    • Lowest road in Canada. The George Massey Tunnel is distinguished as thelowest roadin Canada, with its deepest point lying about 22 meters below the Fraser River.
    • Nehemiah George Massey’s last toll. Nehemiah George Massey played a crucial role in the creation of the tunnel, advocating for its construction during his time as a Member of the Legislative Assembly.
    • Royal opening. The George Massey Tunnel had the honour of being officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on July 15, 1959, adding a royal touch to its history.

  8. spacing.ca › vancouver › 2020/11/03Video Vancouver: Construction of the George Massey Tunnel ...

    Nov 3, 2020 · The film was originally called Deas Island Tunnel and is about the construction of the tunnel under the Fraser between Richmond and Delta in 1957-1959. The tunnel was opened on May 24th 1959. Presented by the Department of Highways and the Government of BC. Produced by Photographic Branch, Provincial Department of Recreation and Conservation.

  9. search-bcarchives.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca › georgeGeorge Massey Tunnel (Richmond, B.C.) - RBCM Archives

    'Carries Highway 99 traffic under the south arm of the Fraser River between Deas and Lulu Islands. Originally called the Deas Island Tunnel; officially opened 15 July 1959; subsequently renamed by Premier W.A.C.Bennett, after Nehemiah 'George' Massey, MLA Delta, 1956-60.'

  10. apps.gov.bc.ca › pub › bcgnwsGeorge Massey Tunnel

    Originally called the Deas Island Tunnel; officially opened 15 July 1959; subsequently renamed by Premier W.A.C.Bennett, after Nehemiah "George" Massey, MLA Delta, 1956-60. Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office.

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