Road improvement projects underway or completed in 2007 in Abbotsford:
Location: McDougall Ave., Cannon Ave., Bevan Ave., Bevan Cres., Peardonville Rd., Gladwin Rd.
Project Description: Reducing the road space allocation from a 4-lane cross section to a 2-lane cross section (2 lanes in each direction to 1 lane in each direction). The remaining space will be dedicated to a centre two-way left-turn lane and shoulder bike lanes.
Partner: City of Abbotsford
ICBC contribution: approximately $80,000
Location: Old Clayburn Rd. (Immel St. to Straiton Rd.)
Project Description: Widening the road and installing left-turn lanes at the various intersections.
Partner: City of Abbotsford
ICBC contribution: approximately $34,000
Location: Whatcom Rd. & McKee Rd.
Project Description: Installing roadside barriers and improving the road signs.
Partner: City of Abbotsford
ICBC contribution: approximately $5,000
Location: Area-wide
Project Description: Upgrading all overhead school and pedestrian crosswalk signs with new diamond grade quality signs, which are more visible.
Partner: City of Abbotsford
ICBC contribution: approximately $9,000
Location: Area-wide (5 intersections)
Project Description: Upgrading the advance overhead flashing warning signs on the approaches to the intersections.
Partner: City of Abbotsford
ICBC contribution: approximately $12,000
Location: Area-wide (16 intersections)
Project Description: Upgrading the traffic signal heads with larger signal heads and reflective tape on the backboards at the intersections.
Partner: City of Abbotsford
ICBC contribution: approximately $92,000
Location: Highway 11 (Clayburn to Sumas Way)
Project Description: Improving overall road safety by widening the road to 4-lanes and installing traffic lights and roadside lighting.
Partner: Ministry of Transportation
ICBC contribution: approximately $84,000
Location: Old Clayburn Rd. & McKee Dr.
Project Description: Installing a full traffic signal system and new left-turn lanes within the intersection.
Partner: City of Abbotsford
ICBC contribution: approximately $48,000
