THE City of Surrey on Tuesday broke ground on the 152 Street Road Upgrades Project, including the twinning of the Nicomekl River Bridge crossing, to improve public safety and the movement of people, goods and services on this major north-south route.

The project involves raising and widening of 152 Street between the Nicomekl and Serpentine rivers, which will increase flood protection and increase the resilience and safety of communities.

152 Street upgrades include four travel lanes (from two lanes), a multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians, transit and bus shelter improvements, and the twinning of the Nicomekl River Bridge crossing.

The project is part of the first phase of implementation of Surrey’s award winning Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS) to build community resilience to coastal flooding and sea level rise. The project cost is $44.4M and is funded in part by TransLink and the Government of Canada’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

The project is expected to be completed by 2025/26.

Sukh Dhaliwal, MP for Surrey Newton, on behalf of Dominic LeBlanc, federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, said: “Road investments help Canadians move around their communities safely and efficiently. This investment will not only enhance transit options for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists and address future traffic demands, but will also help protect Surrey against flooding risks. We will continue to work with our partners to create a healthier, safer, and more resilient Canada for everyone.”

Learn more at surrey.ca/152Upgrades.