This project includes a new interchange at the intersection of Highway 1 at 216th Street, and widening of Highway 1 between 202nd Street and the new 216th Street interchange.

The project is designed to reduce congestion and increase capacity on Highway 1 and improve connectivity between Langley communities north and south of the highway. These communities have grown significantly in recent years and the construction of a new interchange at 216th Street has been a Township of Langley priority for decades.

Project cost:

This $61.9 million project is funded with contributions from:

The Government of Canada

Province of British Columbia

The Township of Langley

Status: Project Open to the Public

The 216th Street Interchange and Highway 1 Improvement Project opened to the public September 4, 2020. Landscaping along 216th Street will be ongoing for the month of September. There will also be riparian planting ongoing in other areas of the project. Below is a collection of images featuring the completed construction.



Highway 1 westbound view, with new 216th Street interchange structure



216th Street facing south from Telegraph Trail



Highway 1 facing east

Project Objectives

The 216th Street Interchange and Highway 1 Improvement Project includes constructing a new interchange at the intersection of Highway 1 and 216th Street in Langley, and lane widening of Highway 1 between 202nd and 216th Street.

The full project scope includes:

Constructing a new full movement, four-lane interchange at 216th Street with left turn lanes that will provide access onto eastbound and westbound Highway 1

Providing pedestrian and cycling access across the 216th Street Interchange overpass

Completing extension of HOV ramps to and from 202nd Street

Upgrade the new general purpose lane to HOV lanes both eastbound and westbound on Highway 1 between 202nd and 216th street (Total 4 km)

Benefits

The project is designed to:

Better accommodate growing traffic demands and the current daily traffic volume of more than 106,000 vehicles on Highway 1

Relieve existing vehicle congestion at the 200 and 232 Street interchanges

Improve traffic flow and travel times along Highway 1

Reduce idling times and related air emissions

Improve connectivity between Langley communities north and south of Highway 1

Offer more mobility options for the community with the addition of pedestrian and cycling improvements on the interchange overpass

Provide continuous HOV connection from Grandview Highway in Vancouver to 216th Street in Langley.

Public Consultation

Project Updates

March 2020

July 2019

September 2018

April 2018

April 2017

January 2017

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