Upgrading is underway for the interchange at McCallum Road and Highway 1. The upgrade plans include more lanes over Highway 1, longer deceleration on both sides of the highway and changes to the traffic pattern to ensure that peak volume traffic does not back up onto the highway. Bike lanes and sidewalks are also included in the plans, along with a new park-and-ride lot to encourage car pooling. Total project cost is estimated at $25 million shared by Government of Canada ($8.3 million), Government of British Columbia ($8.3 million), City of Abbotsford ($8.3 million). Construction is expected to be running from Spring 2010 – Spring 2011.
Existing interchange was built in 1960 as part of Highway 1 freeway project. Current traffic volume exceeds the capacity of this 50 year old bridge.
Similar plans were announced for improvements to the Clearbrook Road Interchange but that project seems to be on the back burner for now.
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