New interchange improves Delta connections

DELTA, B.C.—Crews have finished work on a $260-million interchange project in B.C.

According to the province, the project improved safety, reliability and efficiency by building a Highway 17 and River Road interchange. It will open to traffic Dec. 3

The interchange streamlines connection between the Highway 91 connector, Highway 17 and River Road, and eliminates the need for a rail crossing to access Highway 17. Officials stated it marks a major milestone for the Highway 91/17 and Deltaport Way upgrade project with the first of four interchanges complete.

Key project benefits include:

– Improved travel time and reliability through Delta, reducing congestion;

– enhanced traffic safety for goods movers and the travelling public, decreasing collision risk;

– increased access between South Delta and North Delta/Surrey employment areas and better cycling connections, supporting community development; and

– improved permitting and inspection service for commercial vehicle operators and better operating hours at the Nordel commercial vehicle inspection facility.

Funding contributors for the project include the federal government through the National Infrastructure component of the New Building Canada Fund, the province, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and Tsawwassen First Nation.