The City has confirmed the 116th Avenue road upgrades for 2024 have been completed.
This year’s construction on 116th was part of a multi-phase project with the goal of addressing aging infrastructure and enhancing traffic flow. The section of road, originally part of Highway 43, was transferred to the city in September 2019 along with $20 million in provincial funding, which was allocated for necessary repairs and upgrades.
The city indicates that 116th Avenue’s role as a key truck and dangerous goods route is responsible for its significant volume of traffic, making the improvements “critical” for both local and commercial drivers.
Work this year focused on building upon previous upgrades to improve structure, safety, and traffic flow.
The city says the project boasts several important milestones, including the replacement of stormwater pipes with more durable, corrosion-resistant materials, and the installation of a new concrete storm vault at 102nd Street and 116th Avenue.
Numerous adjustments to the road layout were made as well, including extended turning lanes on the eastbound section of the road for both north and southbound traffic on 100th Street to minimize traffic spillovers.
Upgrades to curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and road surfaces were also made, along with new pedestrian signals and two pork chop islands installed at 102nd Street and 116th Avenue to shorten crossing distances and reduce wait times for pedestrians.
Looking ahead to next year’s construction season, the city is currently carrying out condition assessments on sections of 100th Avenue, west of 124th Street, to determine staging and phasing of future work.
