Knight Road at Southern Railway/Valley Rail Trail – Railway and Crosswalk Improvements
Timeline
Work is scheduled to begin in May and be completed by this summer.
Project Details
The planned improvements will include:
- Installation of new flashing lights, bells and gates as part of an upgraded railway system.
- A new rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) crosswalk for the Valley Rail Trail.
- New streetlighting.
- Updates to signage and road markings.
Background Information
In 2014, Transport Canada, and in 2020, Technical Safety BC introduced new railway grade crossing standards and regulations. The date for all crossings to be updated to these new standards is January 1, 2028. This project is part of Southern Railway's upgrades. The primary goal of these upgrades is to increase safety at the crossings for all road users.
Future Works
Once these upgrades are completed, a separate project will follow to implement cycling and pedestrian improvements along Knight Road between Vedder Road and Chilliwack River Road.
Wanting More Information?
If you have any questions about the improvements for Knight Road at the Southern Railway and Valley Rail Trail, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-793-2907 or [email protected].
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