Construction begins on second phase of 72 Avenue Corridor Project in Surrey

The City of Surrey announced that construction to widen 72 Avenue, between 188 Street and 196 Street has begun, expanding it to four lanes and adding new sidewalks and bike lanes. This is the second phase of the 72 Avenue Corridor Project which is the largest road investment in the city’s history and includes a road extension from 152 Street to Highway 15.

“This road widening in Clayton is a crucial step of our multi-phase strategy to transform 72 Avenue into a continuous east-west route,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “This project will help reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility across our city. Our Council is committed to investing in the infrastructure needed to support Surrey’s rapid growth. The 72 Avenue Corridor is the largest municipal road investment in B.C.’s history and we’re excited to move forward with this important project that will shape the future of our city and support sustainable growth for generations to come.”

This phase of the project includes the following improvements:

• Additional vehicle lanes (from two to four);
• Sidewalks and bike lanes to connect to schools, parks, and transit;
• Dedicated left turn lanes at intersections;
• A new signalized intersection at 72 Avenue and 188 Street; and
• A new pedestrian crossing on the west side of 72 Avenue and 189 Street intersection.

“72 Avenue is an arterial road designed for efficient regional travel and plays a vital role in the city’s transportation network,” added Rafael Villerreal, Director of Transportation. “While arterial roads typically do not accommodate on-street parking, the project acknowledges the high demand for parking in Clayton. To address this and offset the reduction of on-street parking caused by additional vehicle lanes, sidewalks, and bike lanes, the plan includes creating approximately 74 new on-street parking spaces on adjacent streets, while maintaining 97 existing spaces along 72 Avenue.”

The construction schedule for the major road projects along the 72 Avenue corridor:

• Phase 1: Fraser Highway to 184 Street completed spring 2025
• Phase 2: 188 Street to 196 Street to be completed by spring 2026
• Phase 3: 152 Street to Highway 15 will be delivered in phases, with first phase starting summer 2025
• Phase 4: 144 Street to 152 Street anticipated to begin in fall 2025

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