Traffic Changes on Barnston Drive East

The FHCA received the following notice from the Transportation Investment Corporation:

Dear Fraser Heights Community Association Members,

I am writing to provide updated information regarding the upcoming permanent traffic pattern changes on Barnston Drive East at the 176 Street Interchange. As you may be aware, the implementation of these traffic pattern changes was originally scheduled to begin in March; however, this work has been delayed by weather.

The revised staging for these traffic pattern changes is as follows:

• During the week of April 4, 2011, the new connection at 177A Street/Daly Road intersection will open to traffic. This connection will provide local traffic with access to Highway 1 via 176 Street, and a connection to Fraser Heights via 104 Avenue.
• During the weekend of April 8, 2011 (weather dependent), the southern intersection of Barnston Drive East and 176 Street will be permanently closed for the construction of a new Highway 1 westbound off-ramp to 176 Street. Please note, this work is weather dependant.
• On April 15, 2011, the northern intersection of Barnston Drive East at 176 Street (north of the fire hall) will be permanently closed to accommodate construction of the new Barnston Drive overpass. Please note, this work is not weather dependant and is confirmed for April 15.

These traffic pattern changes have been advertised in local and regional papers and the electronic message signs in the area have been updated with the new implementation dates. Please click here to refer to the construction bulletin for additional detail, including alternate routes for local traffic, and for a map of the area.

In response to feedback received at the Fraser Heights East Local Area Consultation, some additional improvements have been made to Daly Road at 177A Street. Due to space constraints, Daly Road cannot be widened at this time. Instead, a gravel shoulder will be added to the north side of Daly Road to allow westbound vehicles to pull aside between BC Hydro poles, in the event that an eastbound truck or large commercial vehicle is approaching. In addition, a reflective marker will be placed in front of each BC Hydro pole, which will provide additional delineation. On the south side of Daly Road reflective markers will be placed just off the pavement to clearly mark the road edge and adjacent ditch.

If you have questions about this work or any part of the PMH1 Project, please call the information line at 1-866-999-7641 (PMH1) or emailinfo@pmh1project.com.

Warm regards,