The current gravel trail between 53rd Avenue and Michaud Crescent was once part of the former BC Electric Interurban Railway, which connected passengers and cargo from Vancouver to the Fraser Valley. This section is now a very popular walking and cycling path. Gravel paths can create accessibility changes. At its meeting on Monday, October 20th, Langley City Council awarded a tender to B.A. Blacktop Infrastructure Inc. for $413,481.36 (excluding GST) to pave that gravel trail and widen it from 2.5 metres to 3 metres. This will enhance accessibility.
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As part of the same contract, they will also shift the roadside barriers on Fraser Highway between 208th Street and Old Yale Road to improve walking and cycling safety. There will be no changes to the vehicle travel lanes. This will make it safer to connect to Derek Doubleday Arboretum and the Township’s multi-use path on Fraser Highway.
To oversee the project, ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. was awarded $30,205.00 (excluding GST) as part of the tender. A $62,000.00 contingency was set aside in case of unforeseen issues. If the contingency is not used, it will be placed back into the City’s reserves and be available for other projects.
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