The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has completed a $2.15-million concrete median barrier installation project on Highway 10 in Delta.

Crews have installed 600 metres of concrete median barrier, improving the section of highway between Scott Road and Highway 91. The centre barrier will greatly improve safety on this busy stretch of road by preventing head-on collisions and other cross-over incidents.

“As part of B.C. on the Move, we’re committed to improving safety and replacing aging infrastructure throughout the province as the population continues to grow at a fast pace,” Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone said. “We know that the community of Delta saw this project as a high priority and we are pleased to deliver on this important road safety improvement project along this busy corridor.”

On average, 30,000 vehicle trips are made every day along this section of Highway 10. This route serves students travelling via Coast Mountain bus, commuters, the movement of commercial goods, as well as trips to the borders, Vancouver International Airport and BC Ferries.

“This new segment of median barrier along Highway 10 will significantly boost safety for local motorists,” Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton said. “This is a well-travelled stretch of highway, and the concrete median will now serve as both a visual and a physical barrier to prevent cross-overs, which will be especially important during bad weather conditions and at night.”

“As a community, we have been calling on the government for protective barriers to divide the four lanes of traffic on Highway 10 to help reduce collisions,” Delta Mayor Lois E. Jackson said. “It is gratifying to see that our request has been answered and we know this new median barrier will go a long way toward improving safety for all motorists travelling along this route.”

This project is a part of B.C. on the Move, the Province’s 10-year transportation plan. The B.C. government will invest approximately $1 billion over the next three years to ensure B.C.’s transportation network has the capacity and reliability to meet transport and trade needs, with maximum safety and minimal delays.

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