The BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit recently announced that Abbotsford’s Highway 1 overpass will be under construction, downsizing it to two traffic lanes instead of the existing three. This project was set to begin on Mar. 9, in an effort to help extend the overpass to five lanes in total, which will affect commuters until the end of 2026.
This construction is part of the city’s 104 million dollar Mount Lehman Road Interchange Project. According to the project plan, they intend to widen Highway 1 by 3.5 kilometres, among other perks.
The project will allow for other benefits and expansions, including a new southbound lane and northbound left-turn lane, a multi-use path for pedestrians, and seismic improvements for safety.
The B.C. Ministry claimed that the overpass is also supposed “to more easily connect Abbotsford to the Fraser Highway and Abbotsford International Airport.”
The additional developments will help create a safer road environment, provide more efficient transportation of goods and services, and help local communities.
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