The federal and provincial governments improve access to Port Kells

News Release

No. H132/06
For release November 2, 2006
THE FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS
IMPROVE ACCESS TO PORT KELLS
SURREY The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, and British Columbia Transportation Minister
Kevin Falcon, today announced the opening of a new on ramp and off ramp along
Highway 1 in Surrey, B.C. Canadas New Government contributed $1 million toward
the $2.9-million project, along with $1.9 million provided by the Government of
British Columbia.
Canadas New Governments contribution to this important project will benefit
the people and businesses of Surrey, said Minister Cannon. The cooperation of
the federal and provincial governments will make this community more pleasant
for everyone.
These ramps will take pressure off the congested 176 Street interchange and
give industrial traffic a more direct connection into Port Kells, said Minister
Falcon. They will also improve safety for area residents by redirecting that
traffic away from the residential areas along Barnston Drive.
The improvements include an off ramp from Highway 1 eastbound and an on ramp
onto Highway 1 westbound. About 10,000 vehicles travel through local
neighbourhoods along Barnston Drive each day; much of it is industrial traffic
shipping goods to and from Port Kells. The new ramps divert traffic directly
into town via 192 Street.
In the 2006 Federal Budget, Canadas New Government committed an unprecedented
$16.5 billion over the next four years for provincial, territorial and municipal
infrastructure.
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Contacts:

Natalie Sarafian
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700

Mike Long
Director of Communications
B.C. Ministry of Transportation
Victoria, British Columbia
250-387-7787

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