the clock may be ticking for the Lionsgate bridge a 15-year-old deal between the city of Vancouver and the BC government could see the more than 75 year old span shut down to vehicle traffic by the year 2030. according to a Canadian taxpayers Federation commentary in this morning's Province newspaper the park board approved the removal of 47 trees to allow for the Stanley Park Causeway to be widened the causeway and the bridge would then be completely dedicated to Bicycle pedestrian and Transit use but based on the understanding of third crossing over Berard Inlet would be built however a statement from the Transportation Minister says a third Crossing is unlikely