SURREY, B.C. - The Surrey-Langley SkyTrain is the largest transit project ever built in Surrey, and it is already rising along Fraser Highway. This guide covers the full station list, the cost, the construction timeline, and what drivers and riders should expect between now and opening day in late 2029.
What is the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension?
The Surrey-Langley SkyTrain is a 16-kilometre extension of the Expo Line from King George Station in Surrey to Langley City Centre, running mostly on an elevated guideway along Fraser Highway. It adds eight new stations, 30 new SkyTrain cars, and separated walking and cycling paths beneath the line.
- Delivered by the Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) for BC’s Ministry of Transportation and Transit
- TransLink will operate the line once it opens
- Renamed the Dave Barrett Extension on September 15, 2026, after the former BC premier
- Major construction began in November 2024
Which stations will it have?
Eight stations, west to east: Green Timbers at 140 Street, 152 Street, Fleetwood at 160 Street, Bakerview-166 Street, Hillcrest-184 Street, Clayton at 189 Street, Willowbrook at 196 Street, and the Langley City Centre terminus at 203 Street and Industrial Avenue in Langley.
- Green Timbers (140 Street): serves Green Timbers Urban Forest and the Surrey RCMP’s E Division headquarters area
- 152 Street: Fleetwood’s western gateway
- Fleetwood (160 Street): Fleetwood town centre
- Bakerview-166 Street: residential Fleetwood
- Hillcrest-184 Street: Clayton Heights south
- Clayton (189 Street): Clayton town centre
- Willowbrook (196 Street): Willowbrook shopping area, Langley
- Langley City Centre (203 Street): terminus at the Langley Centre bus exchange area
How much does it cost, and who is paying?
The approved budget is $5.996 billion. British Columbia is contributing $4.4 billion and the Government of Canada $1.3 billion, in what the province calls the largest federal public transit investment in BC. By the end of July 2026, $2.8 billion had been spent.
- Total approved budget: $5.996 billion
- Spent to end of July 2026: $2.800 billion (project status report, July 2026)
- Funding: BC $4.4 billion, Canada $1.3 billion, balance from project partners
When will it open?
The anticipated in-service date is late 2029, and the province’s September 2026 update says the project remains on schedule. Major construction started in November 2024, station construction has been underway at all eight stations since May 2026, and trackwork began in late April 2026.
- November 2024: major construction begins
- Late April 2026: trackwork begins
- May 2026: station construction underway at all eight stations
- Late 2029: anticipated opening
How far along is construction?
As of the province’s September 21, 2026 update, guideway construction was about 65 per cent complete, foundation piles and columns were more than 95 per cent complete, and work was advancing at every station site. The monthly status reports are the project’s official progress record.
- Guideway: about 65 per cent complete (September 2026)
- Foundation piles and columns: more than 95 per cent complete
- Stations: construction underway at all eight
- Source reports: Surrey Langley SkyTrain Monthly Status Report, July 2026; Ministry of Transportation and Transit update, September 21, 2026
What does construction mean for Fraser Highway drivers?
Expect years of lane closures, detours and local-access-only stretches along Fraser Highway while the guideway is built overhead. One current example: Fraser Highway is limited to local access only between Whalley Boulevard and 140 Street until December 12, 2026, for SkyTrain beam lifts.
- Build in extra travel time through Fleetwood and along Fraser Highway at peak hours
- Watch for overnight and weekend closures posted by the project and DriveBC
- Local businesses along the corridor remain open during construction
- Read our Fraser Highway local-access explainer for the current closure map
Is this the same project as SkyTrain to Newton?
No. The Surrey-Langley extension runs east on Fraser Highway and is funded and under construction. SkyTrain to Newton would run south on King George Boulevard; it is a Surrey council priority and an incoming provincial government commitment, but it has no funding, business case or timeline yet.
- Fraser Highway (this project): funded, building, opens late 2029
- King George Boulevard: bus rapid transit in design; SkyTrain to Newton proposed only
- Our updated Newton explainer breaks down the difference
Frequently asked questions
Will fares or zones change when it opens? TransLink has not announced any fare change tied to the extension. The line is an Expo Line extension, and TransLink will operate it as part of the existing SkyTrain network.
Why was it renamed the Dave Barrett Extension? The province renamed the project on September 15, 2026, for Dave Barrett, a former premier of British Columbia.
Where can I see official construction updates? The project publishes monthly status reports and construction advisories at surreylangleyskytrain.gov.bc.ca.
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(Source: BC Government, Surrey Langley SkyTrain Monthly Status Report, July 2026, and project updates, May to September 2026)
