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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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