Work is set to begin to improve safety on Highway 10 with the installation of new concrete median barriers, as part of B.C. on the Move, the Province’s 10-year transportation plan.

The Highway 10 upgrade includes widening to install 600 metres of median barrier between Scott Road and Highway 91 in Delta, which will significantly improve safety by preventing head-on collisions and other crossover incidents.

Imperial Paving Limited of Surrey is undertaking work on this $2.15-million project. Construction will begin at the end of July and is targeted for completion in fall 2015. During construction, drivers are advised to expect delays and are encouraged to check www.DriveBC.ca for travel advisories.

This project is a priority under B.C. on the Move to improve highway safety. Additional projects to improve the safety and reliability of B.C.’s provincial highway network will be announced as they are finalized.

Quotes:

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone –

“Safety is the top priority for my ministry, and I know that installing concrete median barriers along this stretch of Highway 10 is a priority for the community, so I’m very pleased to see work begin on this important project.”

MLA Delta North Scott Hamilton –

“Highway 10 serves as a vital connector for residents, commuters and commercial drivers, and provides a link to key destinations like the Vancouver International Airport, U.S. border and BC Ferries. This project shows we’re committed to improving the safety of this route.”

Quick Facts:

• Highway 10 between Scott Road and Highway 91 carries 30,000 vehicles a day.
• B.C. on the Move is government’s 10-year plan for the improvement of the province’s transportation network. It provides a comprehensive road map for transportation investments and strategic policy actions over the next decade. The actions prioritized in B.C. on the Move will enhance safety, grow the economy, maintain and replace aging infrastructure, and support trade for B.C.’s expanding resource sectors through Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway.
• B.C. on the Move was developed incorporating feedback received from a wide-ranging public engagement, during which over 12,500 survey responses were received from British Columbians around the province, and the B.C. on the Move website was visited over 44,000 times.

Learn More:

Find out more about B.C. on the Move, the Province’s 10-year transportation plan, at: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan/

Follow the work of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure online at: www.tranbc.ca