Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is marking a significant milestone with the completion of the 152 Street Road Upgrades project, a major infrastructure enhancement aimed at improving public safety, reducing congestion, and supporting sustainable transportation.
The project involved raising and widening 152 Street between the Nicomekl and Serpentine Rivers, expanding the key north-south corridor from two to four lanes to accommodate over 30,000 daily trips and ensure smoother traffic flow. Additionally, the upgrades feature a multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians, along with improved transit and bus shelters to enhance public transportation accessibility.
“Improving roads is an essential part of maintaining safe and connected communities,” said Sukh Dhaliwal, Member of Parliament for Surrey-Newton, on behalf of Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “The completion of the 152 Street Road Upgrades project is great news for the community and will provide improved and reliable transportation infrastructure for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.”
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke emphasized the project’s significance in addressing climate resilience. “Widening the road will ensure residents can get to where they are going efficiently. The project also includes raising the road to withstand extreme weather events, including atmospheric rivers, to keep our community safe,” she stated.
The $44 million project received funding from TransLink and the Government of Canada’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF). TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn highlighted the $14 million investment in the project, stressing the importance of sustainable transportation funding for future developments.
While the road is now open to the public, the twinning of the Nicomekl River Bridge crossing remains under construction and is expected to be completed this summer.
This upgrade is part of the first phase of Surrey’s award-winning Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS), designed to build long-term community resilience against coastal flooding and rising sea levels.