2018 Transportation Construction Projects

Cultus Lake Road & Vedder Mountain Road Roundabout

Construction: January - June 2018 and September - October 2018

June 25, 2018

Milling and paving will take place on Vedder Mountain Road, east of Cultus Lake Road, on Wednesday, June 27 7am - 7pm. Delays are expected and residents are encouraged to use the Keith Wilson Bridge as an alternative route.

Valley Rail Trail North Phase 1

Construction:  June - November 2018

Phase 1 extension of the Valley Rail Trail from Luckakuck Way north over the Trans-Canada Highway and Chilliwack Creek to Airport Road.

This work includes construction of a cantilevered pedestrian/cyclist pathway off the western side of the existing rail bridge over the Trans-Canada Highway, a new bridge over the Chilliwack River, signage and traffic signals at Airport Road and approximately 900m of trail construction. This project is funded in part by the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure.

Promontory Road & Chilliwack River Road Intersection

Construction: March - September 2018

Phase 1 improvements within the road allowance while minimizing waste for the future Promontory Road widening. Key improvements include adding an eastbound left turn lane and aligning the Promontory Lake Estates driveway to improve access and safety.

Signalization of Evans Road & Stevenson Road Intersection and Evans Road Widening

Construction: March - September 2018

Improvements including signalization and road widening from the Southern Rail Crossing to the curve to allow for turning lanes at the intersection.

Portage Avenue Sidewalk

Construction: July - August 2018

Concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk along with street lighting and necessary drainage
improvements along the south side of Portage Avenue from Menzies Street to 46730
Portage Avenue. To improve student access and safety to Little Mountain Elementary School.

Selkirk Street Sidewalk

Construction: March 2018

Concrete sidewalk and street lighting along the west side of Selkirk Street from Balmoral Drive to Tyson Elementary School.