Updates
Located within the town of Gibsons from Payne/Pratt Road to North Road.
Revision of the cross section from four lanes to two wide curb lanes, with dedicated left-turn lanes, bus bays and bike facilities. A new signal will be introduced at Sunnycrest Road as well as the timing adjustment of other traffic signals to suit the new corridor configuration.
Scope Description
- 4 lanes will be converted to 2 through lanes with dedicated left-turn bays.
- Dedicated left-turn bays at North Road, Elphinstone Secondary School, Shaw Road, Park Road, Gibsons Curling Rink/Swimming Pool, Venture Road and Payne Road.
- New Traffic Signal at Hwy 101 and Sunnycrest Road
- Shared and dedicated bike lanes for both directions
- 5 new bus bays
These improvements to the Highway 101 corridor are designed to increase safety by introducing dedicated left-turn lanes and minimizing access along the corridor.
Work will commence in November 2008 and is to be completed by March 31, 2009.
Questions about this project should be directed to Jay Porter, Project Manager, at 604-660-8211, or e-mailed to Jay.Porter@gov.bc.ca
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