October 17, 2012

B.C. invests in roads

The government of B.C. is investing $60.5 million over the next three years in provincial highway improvements in Surrey, Langley and Delta.

In Surrey, the existing 16th Avenue overpass over Highway 99 will be replaced with a new interchange. The City of Surrey is providing funding for project design and engineering work, which is scheduled to be completed in early 2013. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2013 and is expected to finish in fall 2014.

The total estimated value of the project is $24 million.

A Park and Ride facility is also being expanded in Surrey, adding over 300 new spaces to the facility. Design work is already underway and construction is estimated to be complete by fall 2013.

The project will cost about $4.5 million.

In Delta, improvements to the Highway 99/South Fraser Perimeter Road interchange will include widening Highway 99 to include a new dedicated lane for public transit vehicles. The total estimated value of the project is $8 million.

In Langley, a new truck climbing lane will be added to Highway 1 between 232nd and 264th Streets. The 248th Street overpass will also be replaced with a new structure.

Work is expected to begin in early 2013 and finish in the spring of 2014. The project will cost about $24 million.

JOC NEWS SERVICE

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