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id: a9607c88ea
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-12 12:39 MST
updated: 2026-11-12 15:54 MST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Premier-designate asks NDP to halt some Massey Tunnel work

Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson asked the outgoing NDP government to halt some Massey Tunnel replacement work, saying a bridge option could save billions.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/vancouver/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Lorne Doerkson](/vancouver/wiki/lorne-doerkson.md), [George Massey Tunnel](/vancouver/wiki/george-massey-tunnel.md)

## Coverage

- [Daily Hive Vancouver](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/incoming-premier-doerkson-urges-outgoing-bc-ndp-government-to-halt-any-further-new-george-massey-tunnel-commitments-ahead-of-review-for-a-bridge), 2026-11-12 12:39 MST: Incoming Premier Doerkson urges outgoing BC NDP government to halt any further new George Massey Tunnel commitments ahead of review for a bridge
- [Global News BC](https://globalnews.ca/news/12148571/lorne-doerkson-letter-outgoing-ndp-government-massey-tunnel-project/), 2026-11-12 15:01 MST: Lorne Doerkson sends letter to outgoing NDP government about Massey Tunnel project
- [CTV News Vancouver](https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/doerkson-calls-for-halt-to-massey-tunnel-replacement-until-options-finalized/), 2026-11-12 15:13 MST: Doerkson calls for Massey Tunnel work to halt, says bridge option could save billions
- [Vancouver Sun](https://vancouversun.com/news/doerkson-asks-ndp-to-halt-some-work-on-massey-tunnel-replacement-as-conservatives-seek-pivot-back-to-bridge), 2026-11-12 15:54 MST: Doerkson asks NDP to halt some work on Massey Tunnel replacement as Conservatives seek pivot back to bridge

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