Work is now complete at the Highway 1/Old Victoria Rd./Haliburton Rd. intersection, improving safety and mobility for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

“These improvements are going to make a significant difference for everyone who uses this busy intersection,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone. “It’s great to see how quickly this project came together, as working in partnership with local communities to improve intersection safety is one of the key priorities in our B.C. on the Move 10-year transportation plan.”

“The improvements that have been made at this intersection, including a new traffic signal and better lighting, will make it safer for both drivers and pedestrians,” said Michelle Stilwell, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum. “These types of improvements make a big difference for local communities, and I’m glad to see our provincial government and the City of Nanaimo working in partnership on this project.”

The Province and the City of Nanaimo are sharing the estimated total cost of $400,000. Raylec Power LP, the ministry’s electrical maintenance contractor, completed the work. The safety improvements included:

• a new traffic signal to replace the two existing stop signs at Old Victoria Rd. and Haliburton Rd.;
• advance warning flashers on Highway 1 in both directions;
• a crosswalk and pedestrian countdown timers; and,
• improved lighting at the intersection.

“Safety at this intersection has been an ongoing source of concern for residents of our South End neighbourhood,” said City of Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay. “The signalization of this intersection provides a critical safety improvement to this area, and in doing so, fulfills an identified priority outlined within the 2010 South End Neighbourhood Plan.”

This project is part of the $30 million over the next three years that the Province has dedicated to improve intersection safety in communities throughout British Columbia under B.C. on the Move, the Province’s 10-year transportation plan.

Learn More:

Find out more about B.C. on the Move at: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan/

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