Date: Jan 08, 2025
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In the weeks ahead, crews will be carrying out works at various locations to prepare the project area for construction of the bridge structure. This includes mobilizing heavy equipment and vehicles, such as excavators and dump trucks, to carry out grubbing (clearing roots and low-lying brush), ground improvements, and earthworks. This work is anticipated to begin on January 8, 2025.

Crews will also set up a construction area in the vicinity of Holdom Avenue and Kingsland Drive, in advance of locating utilities, installing site fencing, creating pedestrian walkways, and other activities. On Kingsland Drive, crews will begin widening the existing roadway to allow for traffic to be shifted to the south. This means that single lane alternating traffic will be in effect on Kingsland Drive between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. This work is anticipated to begin during the week of January 20, 2025.

Construction activities will not impact cycling or pedestrian access to the Central Valley Greenway, including the portion of the path between Douglas and Kensington. Traffic control personnel will ensure public safety and direct the movement of any equipment and workers as required.

Please drive slowly, use caution, and obey signage and traffic personnel. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

Work locations

Aerial of Southern area construction zone on Holdom
Map 1: locations where ground improvement activities will take place within the southern project area
Aerial of construction zone on Holdom
Map 2: locations where construction activities will take place within the northern project area

What to expect

Timing and hours of work:
  • Ongoing as of January 8 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Kingsland Dr.: As of January 20 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Traffic
  • Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect on Kingsland Dr., as shown on Map 2
  • Signage will be in place prior to the closure to inform drivers of any traffic pattern changes
Impacts/interruptions
  • Expect increased noise, consistent with typical construction activities
  • Expect increased traffic volumes as construction equipment mobilizes to site 
  • Local access to driveways will be maintained at all times
  • Traffic control personnel will coordinate access for emergency vehicles as needed
  • Traffic control personnel will maintain all crosswalks

About the Holdom Overpass Project

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is delivering the Holdom Overpass Project in partnership with the City of Burnaby, CN, and the Government of Canada. The new four-lane overpass will extend Holdom Avenue south, over the rail corridor and Still Creek, connecting it with Douglas Road. Once complete, the Holdom Overpass will replace the Douglas Road rail crossing. As a result, there will be improved safety and connections for the Burnaby community, improved emergency response, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

As part of the Burnaby Rail Corridor Improvements Project, the Holdom Overpass will also increase transportation efficiency and trade capacity through the port terminals on the North Shore. The Aecon-Gateway Infrastructure Group Partnership is the Design-Build Contractor for the Holdom Overpass Project.

Contact

phone 604.665.9004
email [email protected]
computer portvancouver.com/holdomoverpass

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