Infrastructure
Notice- DP World Fraser Surrey Hours of Operation
Please note that the AP03 Breakbulk Gate Portal at the DP World Fraser Surrey facility opens at 6:30am Monday to Friday effective May 17th.
Please do not arrive in advance, as congestion on Elevator Road is causing traffic concerns. Thank you for your cooperation!
Significant Construction Delays Expected on Highway 1 From Alberta to Kamloops
In addition to the Kicking Horse Canyon Project, there are currently 6 projects under construction as part of the Highway 1 – Kamloops to Alberta Four Laning Program. Projects are being coordinated amongst each other but can lead up to cumulative delays of 45 to 90 minutes for the entire route from Kamloops to Golden.
Alex Fraser Bridge Lane Closures- June 2021 to January 2022
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be completing rehabilitation work on Alex Fraser Bridge (AFB) starting in June.
The AFB Modular Joints Replacement Project will address two joints requiring replacement on the bridge. The project is expected to complete construction in January 2022.
Traffic Impacts:
Kicking Horse Canyon: Please Use Caution When Travelling in the Region
BCTA would like to remind carriers with drivers travelling along Highway 1 to use extra caution when travelling through the Kicking Horse Canyon and to educate drivers on designated rest areas along the route for commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with hours of service.
Alex Fraser Bridge Lane Closures- June 2021 to January 2022
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be completing rehabilitation work on Alex Fraser Bridge (AFB) starting in June.
The AFB Modular Joints Replacement Project will address two joints requiring replacement on the bridge. The project is expected to complete construction in January 2022.
Traffic Impacts:
Extension of Intermittent Lane Closures & Evening/Overnight Full Closures on Highway 1 in Kicking Horse Canyon until April 10, 2021
Kicking Horse Canyon Constructors (KHCC) has been implementing intermittent lane closures on Trans-Canada Highway through the Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4 construction site throughout March and will extend the lane closures to April 10, 2021. In addition, KHCC will implement overnight full closures in the Kicking Horse Canyon on Hwy 1 from March 29 through to April 10, 2021.
New Signs Installed at 216 Interchange to Remind Commercial Traffic that Access is for Local Deliveries Only
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has put up new signs at the 216 interchange and offramps to remind commercial drivers that access is only for local deliveries.
Heavy trucks are directed to use either 200 Street or 232 Street to travel North of the highway.
Northbound and Southbound Custer Rest Area along Interstate 5 Closed until Further Notice
The northbound and southbound Custer Rest Area along Interstate 5 is closed to all travelers until further notice.
This temporary closure is an opportunity to reallocate current operational funding to improve safety, make necessary repairs, enhance aesthetics and focus on preventative maintenance work.
Alternative options:
Join Us! BCTA Kicking Horse Canyon Committee Meeting on April 8 from 1:00-3:00PM
BCTA encourages members who will be affected by highway closures related to the Kicking Horse Canyon Project to join our Kicking Horse Canyon Committee, which meets regularly with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure representatives to receive project updates.
Join Us! MOTI’s Presentation on the TransCanada Highway Coordination Plan
On March 30, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:00PM (PDT), the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) will provide a presentation and brief update regarding the coordination of construction activities planned for the TransCanada Highway.
The objective of this presentation is to ensure delays are mitigated as much as possible by coordinating projects and to provide feedback to MOTI on the best communication methods for highway users.