 A plaque was placed on the bridge in September 1998 to mark the significance of this naming.Capilano Freeway (Capilano Drive) originally opened in 1969 by widening and connecting the residential streets of 75 Street south of the river and 72 Street north of the river; it ended just north of 118 Avenue.In 1995, the northern extension of Capilano Drive was opened which completed the link to Fort Road and Yellowhead Trail.