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the River Road connection to replace the existing plan to increase access and improve traffic flow
signalized intersection and eliminate an at-grade along BC’s trade corridors.
rail crossing access to the Highway.
A project of this scope and complexity brings
The project’s overall objective is to improve the inherent challenges. Deane explains that effective
operation of existing roads from a safety and traffic management is key to success. “It is crucial
efficiency perspective. Upgrades to access to minimize disruption and keep traffic moving
and egress ramps and intersections, removing around the project site. Highways 91, 91C, 17 and
signalized intersections, improving sight lines River Road are all important and busy routes; this
and providing additional lanes, where needed, will means lots of planning and coordination with
enhance safety. Improved efficiency will decrease key stakeholders and other projects in the area.
travel time and reliability through Delta for both Providing advance notice of travel pattern changes
the travelling public and for goods movers, thereby and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are
supporting community and economic development. in place minimize potential impacts and effectively
These changes support the Ministry’s long-term manage traffic.”
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