As part of the City’s annual capital program, a number of projects are scheduled to take place along Lougheed Highway in 2023.
Scott Creek Bridge Upgrade
The Scott Creek Bridge located on the south/north section of Lougheed Highway between Barnet Highway (Lougheed Highway) and Dewdney Trunk Road will be upgraded spring through fall 2023.
Scott Creek Bridge Lougheed Highway Improvements Construction Map
Work includes:
- Bridge deck overlay replacement
- Barrier upgrade
- Sidewalk improvements
Project Timeline
Construction is expected to begin in May 2023 and will take approximately six months to complete (weather dependent). The project has been awarded to Klondike Infrastructure Ltd.
Traffic Impacts
Traffic will be limited to a single lane in each direction 24 hours a day for the duration of the project. Please plan an alternate route to avoid delays.
Funding
Co-funded by TransLink’s Major Road Network Structures Program.
Lougheed Highway Safety Improvements
This project will take place along Lougheed Highway from Pitt River Road to south of Colony Farm Road. Improvements will include:
Project Timeline
Construction is expected to begin this summer and will take approximately three months to complete (weather dependent).
Traffic Impacts
Work will take place during the night time hours to minimize impacts to traffic.
Funding
Co-funded by TransLink’s Major Road Network Major Road Network and Bike Upgrade Program.
Lougheed Highway Multi-Use Pathway
A new 3.5 to 4-metre-wide multi-use pathway (MUP) will be constructed along the north side of Lougheed Highway from Pinetree Way to Westwood Street.
The new section of MUP will improve pedestrian, cycling and micromobility accessibility, and will connect with the existing MUP on Pinetree Way.
The new section of infrastructure will improve pedestrian, cycling and micromobility accessibility and it will connect with the existing MUP on Pinetree Way.
Project Timeline
Construction is expected to begin in late April and will be completed in late summer/fall. The project has been awarded to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd.
Traffic Impacts
There will be minor traffic impacts during construction. The westbound curb lane on Lougheed Highway will be closed during active construction, and traffic detours in place when work takes place at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Ponderosa Street.
Funding
Co-funded by TransLink’s Major Road Network and Bike Upgrade Program, Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost Sharing Program, and Walking Infrastructure to Transit Program.
