Construction complete on Highway 1 left turn lane at West Shore Parkway
News Release
Langford, British Columbia, November 18, 2016
Safe and efficient highways and roads help Canadians access community services, participate in local activities and gain access to better job opportunities.
Today, a new northbound left turn lane from the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) onto the West Shore Parkway opens to traffic. The new lane will help reduce congestion on Highway 1 and improve access to the community of Langford.
The new turning lane marks a major milestone in a larger project to extend the West Shore Parkway 3.5 kilometres from the Trans-Canada Highway to Highway 14 (Sooke Road). Once that work is fully completed, the Parkway will include new bike lanes, sidewalks in residential areas, additional streetlights, transit stops, boulevard medians, and upgraded sewer and stormwater infrastructure. The full project is expected to be completed in 2018.
The completion of the new turning lane gives promise of greater things to come as the rest of the project progresses. When fully complete, the project will provide a more direct connection between two major commuting arteries, as well as enhanced safety and efficiency whether walking, cycling or driving.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada is making smart, strategic investments to help build the communities that middle class Canadians want and deserve. Modern, efficient and safe roads and highways are important for helping them access good jobs, connect with their communities, and for area businesses to access additional economic development opportunities. By investing in the extension of the West Shore Parkway, we are contributing to more efficient transportation routes and to safer streets for residents and drivers alike."
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi,
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"The work at this intersection improves access on and off the highway into the community, which is one of our priorities under B.C. on the Move. Projects like the West Shore Parkway and the McKenzie interchange support the growing western communities where we've seen a steady increase in population and traffic, and where we can expect to see continued growth in the coming years."
The Honourable Todd Stone,
British Columbia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
"Completion of the second left turn lane on the TCH at the West Shore Parkway provides better access for Langford residents living in these areas. With the remainder of the West Shore Parkway well under construction and the crossing of the railway tracks anticipated for 2017, the City is moving toward improved access for all of our residents and visitors to our City."
Stewart Young,
Mayor of Langford
Quick facts
- The estimated total cost of the complete West Shore Parkway extension project is $22,352,570.
- The Government of Canada and Government of British Columbia are each contributing up to $7,450,856 to the project through the Small Communities Fund.
- The City of Langford will be responsible for any remaining costs.
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Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149
brook.simpson@Canada.ca
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Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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City of Langford
Mayor's Office
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