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96 Avenue Upgrades
Guildford
96 Avenue Upgrades
The City has widened 96 Avenue
between 152 Street and 176 Street
to include four lanes plus left-turn
lanes and a center landscaped
median. This project provides
additional capacity and improved
safety and efficiency for the
transportation network in North
Surrey while reducing greenhouse
gas emissions due to reduction
in traffic delays. This $30-million
project was funded by the Canada
Infrastructure Stimulus Fund,
the Golden Ears Bridge Project,
TransLink and the City of Surrey.
Beautification Initiatives
The City is undertaking many
beautification initiatives in Guildford,
including:
New Guildford Town Centre
Guildford Town Centre is
undergoing a $280 million dollar
renovation which will revitalize
the shopping centre, attract new
retail outlets, provide a better
shopping experience, and create
a new vibrancy in the community.
Phase I of the project includes a
brand new Wal-Mart SuperCentre
and additional parking. The Phase
2 proposal includes new retail
space and food court, as well as
façade renovations, redesigned
mall entrances, new parking, and a
new transit loop. The project will be
complete in 2014.
Pedestrian/Cycling Overpass
The new Tynehead pedestrian and
cycling overpass over Highway 1
at 168 Street connects Tynehead
Regional Park with the Fraser
Heights community and is part of
the largest investment in cycling
infrastructure in Surrey’s history. The
overpass officially opened in 2011
and the project includes 3.9 km of
pathways and 9.6 km of on-street
bike lanes. The overpass is part of
a suite of pedestrian and cycling
projects being delivered, which
include the Pioneer Overpass over
Highway 99, 29 km of greenway
pathways, and 92 km of on-street
bike lanes. The project includes an
illuminated public art display which
serves as a significant landmark
feature along Highway 1 and
furthers the City’s image as a leader
in public art.
Tynehead Overpass (night)
Tynehead Overpass (day)
• New seasonal street banners
are featured on 152 Street, 104
Avenue and around the Guildford
Recreation Centre
• Decorative wraps will be applied
to utility kiosks
• Greening the community through
decorative planters, flower beds
and tree planting
• Graffiti prevention and removal
program
• Creating Sustainable Communities
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