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VIDEO about TransportationEnvironment posted on May 22, 2011 by edoherty

The beginning of the end for the Gateway freeway megaproject: NFPR Defeated

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The Gateway freeway megaproject suffered a major defeat on May 19, 2011 when intense opposition from New Westminster residents led to the cancellation of the North Fraser Perimeter Road (NFPR) which would have cost in the neighbourhood of $1 billion. This short video shows the surprise announcement. The next major target for freeway fighters is the South Fraser Perimeter Road freeway (SFPR).

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