Trans-Canada Highway Extension Project Through Langley Begins

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First of three projects to extend Highway 1 through the township of Langley Between 216 When 264 The streets started Thursday.

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Transport Secretary Rob Fleming made the announcement at a morning press conference in Langley.

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He said the first part of the project is $19.5 million new grover R.Load intersection that intention gain of height clearance that’s all of highway.

Overall, the budget for all three projects is $345 million. The state will contribute $25.8 million to him, with $96 million from the federal government and $23 million from city governments.

“We are expanding this highway to reduce congestion for drivers and accommodate more sustainable modes of transportation for all travelers. We are building better and more accessible interchanges to allow people to travel to,” said Fleming.

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At the Glover Road intersection, the 4.3-meter height clearance at the existing intersection will be improved to current standards, bringing the minimum height clearance to 5.2 meters, Fleming said.

Completion of the Glover Road crossing is scheduled for summer 2024. Other projects may start in the spring. This included replacing the existing railroad crossing just east of Glover Road, replacing the 232nd Street interchange, and extending Route 1 from his 216th to 264th, adding an extra lane in each direction. It is included.

Federal funding is part of a massive $108.9 million Trans-Canada Highway 1 High Occupancy Lane Expansion Project.

ticrawford@postmedia.com

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