The Government of British Columbia announced the next phase of major upgrades to Highway 1 between 216th and 264th streets, which includes high-occupancy vehicle (HOV)/electric vehicle (EV) lanes and a new 232nd Street Interchange, now out to tender.

“The B.C. government is taking action to relieve traffic congestion for drivers and to add more capacity for sustainable transportation options like public transit through Langley and into the Fraser Valley,” said Rob Fleming, minister of transportation and infrastructure. “By adding lanes for high-occupancy and electric vehicles, we’re helping to keep goods moving smoothly, while making it easier for people to get to and from work so they can spend more time with family.”

Highway 1 is being widened through the Fraser Valley to help relieve traffic congestion and accommodate more sustainable transportation options. A new HOV lane will be added in each direction between the 216th Street and 264th Street interchanges, with the new lanes added toward the median.

The 232nd Street Interchange is an important community connection for Township of Langley residents, linking Highway 1 to Highway 10. The existing 232nd Street Interchange will be replaced and reconfigured to improve capacity and increase the height clearance over Highway 1. The new crossing will include three-metre-wide multi-use pathways in both directions to tie into the local active-transportation network.

This will be the second of three construction contracts for Phase 2 of the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program between 216th and 264th streets. West of 232nd Street, construction is well underway on the new Glover Road crossing over Highway 1, with completion expected by summer 2024. The nearby CPKC Rail overhead will also be replaced with a higher structure.