Road improvement projects underway or completed in 2007 in Chilliwack:
Location: Promontory Rd. & Chilliwack River Rd.
Project Description: Conduct a traffic and safety review to find ways on improving road safety.
Partner: Opus Hamilton Consultants Ltd.
ICBC contribution: approximately $10,000
Location: Yale Rd. & Airport Rd.
Project Description: Widen the road on the west bound approach lanes to provide an additional traffic lane and improved signal operation at intersection.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $85,000
Location: Yale Rd. (Airport Rd. to Parr Rd.)
Project Description: Widen the road to include a centre two-way-left-turn lane and shoulder bike lanes.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $9,000
Location: Yale Rd. & Hocking Ave.
Project Description: Realigning the eastbound and westbound left-turn lanes to assist with the flow of traffic.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $6,000
Location: Yale Rd. (Hopedale Rd. to Sumas Prairie Rd.)
Project Description: Widening the road to provide a 1.5 metre paved shoulder for pedestrians.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $5,000
Location: Promontory Rd. & Chilliwack River Rd.
Project Description: Installing a controlled 3-way stop for the intersection.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $12,000
Location: No. 3 Rd. (Boundary to Yarrow Central)
Project Description: Widening the road to provide a 1.5 metre paved shoulder for pedestrians.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $18,000
Location: Broadway & Chilliwack Central Rd.
Project Description: Upgrading the signal controllers with the intersection.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $4,000
Location: Broadway & First Ave.
Project Description: The installation of left-turn signals on all intersection approaches.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $13,000
Location: Knight Rd. & Topaz Rd.
Project Description: Relocating the pedestrian crosswalk pavement markings within the intersection, improving pedestrian safety.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $2,000
Location: Chilliwack Lake Rd. (Vedder Rd. to City Boundary)
Project Description: Installing a roadside barrier along a section of Chilliwack Rd.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $15,000
Location: Wolfe, Scheyey, Skyway Roads Intersection
Project Description: Improving the roads and intersections by making the curves in the road, the signs on the side of the road and the pavement markings on the road, all more visible.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $2,000
Location: Vedder Rd.& Manuel Rd.
Project Description: Relocating the overhead and side mounted pedestrian signals on the southbound approach lanes on Vedder Rd.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $5,000
Location: Highway 1 (Young Rd. to Prest Rd.)
Project Description: Extending the cable barriers along highway 1.
Partner: Ministry of Transportation
ICBC contribution: approximately $26,000
Location: Vedder Rd.& Luckakuck Rd.
Project Description: Installing a power supply system that backs up the necessary power needed for the traffic signals when there is a power failure.
Partner: City of Chilliwack
ICBC contribution: approximately $2,000
