Working collaboratively with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, the City is expanding the westbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Pacific Way (Exit 367) by adding a second westbound left-turn lane.
Construction will be begin mid-March 2025, with expected completion by the end of June 2025.
Project Scope
The dual left turn project, located on Ministry Right-of-Way, will serve to increase intersection capacity and reduce safety risks by lessening traffic queue backup onto Highway 1.
This upgrade will involve:
- stripping of overburden and removal of trees;
- embankment construction to support the additional lane;
- new asphalt paving, curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, concrete island;
- new streetlights and traffic signals;
- relocation of existing catch basins; and
- new signing and pavement markings.
Traffic Impacts
The temporary closure of the Pacific Way off-ramp will be required beginning March 15 for approximately 4-6 weeks (subject to appropriate approvals). Following the full closure, intermittent partial road closures will occur.
There is expected to be a brief period of extended congestion/queueing while drivers adjust to the alternate routes; however, as motorists become more aware of the project, delays will be lessened.
To assist drivers in finding the most direct available route during construction, signage will be in place as a reminder of the closure and to provide wayfinding for visitors less familiar with potential alternate routes.
Background
In 2015, this project was identified as part of the traffic impact assessment study submitted for the relocation of the former Lake City Casino at 540 Victoria Street to the current location of Cascades Casino at 1555 Versatile Drive. A second left-turn lane on the westbound off-ramp was determined as a necessary improvement to accommodate traffic volumes in the horizon years.
