Lanes will be reduced from 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday

Expect heavy traffic and delays this weekend on the Lions Gate Bridge due to bridge maintenance. 

Crews are working overnight Saturday to remove temporary bridge plates and pave transitions that were installed during previous repairs.

The transportation ministry says the work will be done when traffic volumes are lowest. The following lane restrictions will apply: 

one lane in each direction, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday
one lane only, alternating traffic, 10 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday 

Officials are encouraging motorists to use the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge instead.