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Lower Mainland overpasses completed at 54th Ave, 196th St. and 232nd St.

LANGLEY - The completion of three important Asia-Pacific Gateway projects along the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC) was celebrated today by federal and local partners.

Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for Langley, B.C., represented the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, and was joined by other partners who contributed to the project, including B.C. Education Minister and MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood Peter Fassbender; Robin Silvester, President and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver; Councillor Mary Martin on behalf of Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts; Acting Mayor Ted Schaffer of the City of Langley; and Acting Mayor Bev Dornan on behalf of Mayor Jack Froese of the Township of Langley, along with other RBRC project stakeholders.

Construction has finished on three road/rail overpasses at 54th Avenue, 196th Street, and 232nd Street, which will help to ease traffic congestion through the City of Surrey, the City of Langley and the Township of Langley. The project will also improve road safety, and increase the rail capacity of the Asia-Pacific Gateway.

The overpasses will improve the flow of traffic and shipments through the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor, increase trade with the Asia-Pacific region and enhance the security and environmental sustainability of the transportation system, as well as the quality of life of neighboring residents.

These Robert's Bank Rail Corridor projects have been made possible through the collaboration of multiple partners including the Government of Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, the Province of British Columbia, Port Metro Vancouver, Canadian Pacific Railway, the City of Surrey, the City of Langley and the Township of Langley.

Quick Facts:

  • Construction of the three road/rail overpasses at 54th Avenue, 196th Street, and 232nd Street began in 2012 and was completed on time and within budget.
  • The total cost of these three projects is approximately $110.4 million with a federal government contribution of $30.2 million under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund. This is part of the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) and focuses on infrastructure projects.
  • The APGCI aims to make Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway the best transportation network for facilitating global supply chains between North America and Asia.
  • To date, the Government of Canada has invested approximately $1.4 billion in APGCI infrastructure projects, in partnership with all four western provinces, municipalities and the private sector, for a total project value of approximately $3.5 billion.
  • The Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program includes nine road and rail improvement projects, funded by an unprecedented partnership between 12 agencies representing local, regional, provincial, and federal governments as well as the private sector.* 
    • Total funding for the nine RBRC projects is $307 million with a federal contribution of $75 million.
    • The 70-kilometre RBRC connects Deltaport Terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta, British Columbia, with North America's entire rail network.
    • To date, five of a total nine RBRC projects have been completed.
  • The overpasses at 54th Avenue and 196th Street are part of a larger "Combo Project" designed to improve traffic circulation at rail crossings in a particularly congested section of the City of Langley. The final component of this project, a railway overpass at 192nd street, is scheduled for completion later in 2014.

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Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for Langley, B.C. -

"By working with our partners, we have delivered on infrastructure projects that will improve the flow of local road and rail traffic, decrease greenhouse gas emissions throughout British Columbia's Lower Mainland, and increase Canada's competitiveness in markets throughout the Asia Pacific Region.

"World-class infrastructure is the backbone of our country's economic productivity. That is why our government is committed to investing in Canada's infrastructure through the New Building Canada Plan, the largest and longest federal infrastructure plan in our nation's history."

Peter Fassbender, B.C.'s Minister of Education and MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood -

"The completion of this significant component of the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Project will improve traffic flow in the region and between Deltaport and Highway 1 in Langley, making it more efficient for trade, motorists and cyclists. The Corridor is a critical part of the Pacific Gateway transportation network, providing better routes to and from our ports; and supporting the Province's commitment to international trade which is a key component of the BC Jobs plan that is creating jobs across B.C."

Robin Silvester, President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Metro Vancouver -

"Port Metro Vancouver is always looking for ways to balance growing demand for trade with the need to protect our environment and maintain the quality of life of our neighbours. The Roberts Bank Rail Corridor program, and the three new overpasses highlighted today, will improve the safety and efficiency of both the road and rail networks in communities through which rail traffic travels to and from Port terminals, while increasing capacity in support of growing demand for Canadian trade."

Dianne Watts, Mayor of the City of Surrey -

"The City of Surrey is proud to be a partner in the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor program. The infrastructure investments are critical for strengthening the role of the region as an Asia-Pacific Gateway for international trade. This program will also make it easier and safer for drivers, transit users, cyclists and pedestrians to get around Surrey, Langley, and Delta, by reducing traffic congestion and improving connections for residents, businesses and visitors."

Ted Schaffer, Acting Mayor of the City of Langley -

"Infrastructure investments have long-term impacts on economic growth and quality of life. Direct benefits to local residents include an enhanced transportation network, shorter emergency response times and substantial traffic relief to existing congested corridors."

Jack Froese, Mayor of the Township of Langley -

"We are a busy, growing community and these new overpasses will make it much easier to get around the Township of Langley and the region. I am pleased that these much needed initiatives have been completed and that people and goods can move more quickly and safely on our roads."

Keith Creel, Canadian Pacific Railway President and Chief Operating Officer -

"The trade supportive infrastructure now coming on line helps us provide more timely and efficient service for our customers. It is the outcome of a unique partnership between industry and government and it has achieved real results."

Related Products

  • Archived News Release - Easing congestion in Surrey and Langley will boost Asia-Pacific Gateway's competitive advantage (October 19, 2012) (news.gc.ca)  
  • Archived News Release and Backgrounder - Roberts Bank Rail Corridor upgrades benefit communities, boost Asia-Pacific trade (September 16, 2011) (news.gc.ca)  

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  • Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative: asiapacificgateway.gc.ca
  • Translink website on the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor: robertsbankrailcorridor.ca 

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Media Contacts:

Ashley Kelahear
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Lisa Raitt
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613 991-0700

Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613 993-0055

Robert Adam
Government Communications and Public Engagement Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
250 356-8241

Oliver Lum
Communications Manager, Office of the Mayor City of Surrey
604 591-4519

Christie Judson
Communications Officer
City of Langley
604 514-2823

Erin Brocklehurst
Corporate Media Liaison
Township of Langley
604 533-6122

Ed Greenberg
Canadian Pacific Railway Media Relations
612 849-4717

BACKGROUNDER

Completion of the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor

54th Ave. Overpass, 196th St. Overpass and 232nd St. Overpass Projects

The Government of Canada has announced the completion of three important Asia-Pacific Gateway projects along the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC) in British Columbia's Lower Mainland.

The completion of these three road/rail overpasses at 54th Avenue, 196th Street, and 232nd Street will help to ease road traffic congestion while improving safety, efficiency, and rail capacity through the City of Surrey, the City of Langley and the Township of Langley.

The total cost of the three projects is approximately $110.4 million. The Government of Canada has contributed $30.2 million under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, Port Metro Vancouver, Canadian Pacific Railway, the City of Surrey, the City of Langley and the Township of Langley as follows: 

  • Government of Canada ($30.2 million)
  • Province of British Columbia ($24.8 million)
  • Port Metro Vancouver ($23.1 million)
  • Canadian Pacific Railway ($9.7 million)
  • City of Surrey ($8.8 million)
  • City of Langley ($8.3 million)
  • Township of Langley ($5.5 million)

Each project consists of the construction of an overpass over the Canadian Pacific Railway mainline. These overpasses will eliminate three at-grade road/rail crossings, and will not only improve road safety and efficiency for local citizens, but will also improve traffic flow through the Asia-Pacific Gateway, improving Canada's trade links with Asian markets.

54th Avenue Overpass

The total cost of the 54th Avenue overpass is approximately $27.7 million, including a federal government contribution of $16.7 million under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund.

Project start: January 2012
Project completion: June 2014

196th Street Overpass

The total cost of the 196th Street project is approximately $58 million, including a federal government contribution of $5.1 million under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund.

Project start: January 2012
Project completion: June 2014

232nd Street Overpass

The total cost of the 232nd Street overpass is approximately $24.7 million, including a federal government contribution of $8.4 million under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund.

Project start: April 2012
Project completion: February 2014

The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative

The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) is an integrated set of investment and policy measures focused on trade with the Asia-Pacific region. It was launched in 2006 with the objective of establishing the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor as the most efficient and reliable transportation network facilitating global supply chains between North America and Asia. Its goals are to:

  • boost Canada's trade with the Asia-Pacific region;
  • increase the Gateway's share of North America-bound container imports from Asia; and
  • the efficiency and reliability of the Gateway for Canadian and North American exports.

For more information please visit: www.asiapacificgateway.gc.ca

The Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program

The Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC) is a comprehensive package of road and rail improvements funded through a unique collaboration of 12 public- and private-sector partners. The $307-million program is designed to improve the safety and efficiency of the road and rail network, and enhance the quality of life for residents of communities through which rail traffic travels to and from the Deltaport terminals at Roberts Bank in Delta.

The RBRC Program consists of nine new projects (eight overpass projects and one road construction project) in the British Columbia Lower Mainland. Of the nine projects, five have now been completed, including the three projects announced today.

The RBRC Program is made possible by an unprecedented partnership between 12 agencies representing local, regional, provincial, and federal governments as well as the private sector. These partners are: the Government of Canada; the Province of British Columbia; Port Metro Vancouver; Translink; Corporation of Delta; City of Surrey; City of Langley; Township of Langley; Canadian National Railway; Canadian Pacific Railway; British Columbia Railway Company; and the Burlington North Santa Fe Railway.

For more information, please visit: http://www.robertsbankrailcorridor.ca

Media Contacts:

Ashley Kelahear
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Lisa Raitt
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613 991-0700

Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613 993-0055

Robert Adam
Government Communications and Public Engagement Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
250 356-8241

Oliver Lum
Communications Manager, Office of the Mayor City of Surrey
604 591-4519

Christie Judson
Communications Officer
City of Langley
604 514-2823

Erin Brocklehurst
Corporate Media Liaison
Township of Langley
604 533-6122

Ed Greenberg
Canadian Pacific Railway Media Relations
612 849-4717

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