How Will the New Hwy 91 & 72 Ave Interchange Affect You?

Have you heard the news about Highway 91? An exciting change is underway and I want to tell you all about it.

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If you’ve ever traveled down 72 Avenue down Alex Fraser or used Highway 91 northbound toward the Alex Fraser, you know how frustrating that current interchange is. Well, today I have some great news.

All levels of government have announced that construction will start on the new Highway 91 and 72 Avenue interchange, effectively removing the last light on the Highway 91 corridor with the goal of improving travel times and reducing congestion.

This is a $30 million project, with $20 million being funded by the province and $10 million being funded by the federal government, with an estimated completion time of winter 2018.

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Be prepared for changes caused by this major infrastructure improvement.

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The design of the overall project is what is referred to as a diamond design. The thought behind that was to minimize any environmental impact on Burns Bog, and the engineers feel confident they have been able to achieve that goal.

What we know about these types of major infrastructure improvements is that they tend to bring more change to the region. For example, there are already projects happening along 72 Avenue and it is scheduled to become a four-lane street.

These changes won’t happen overnight, but things are starting to get a move on now that the snow is starting to melt.

Likewise, if you are starting to think about spring and in turn the spring market, I encourage you to reach out to me. The market has changed so much, and who you choose to represent and advise you and your family is more important now than ever.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out with a phone call or a quick email. I’m happy to help in any way I can!