Highway 7 Widening - 266th St. to 287th St.

COMPLETED - Completion of Highway 7 improvements between 266th Street and 287th Street marks the end of the last two-lane, undivided section of highway between Maple Ridge and Mission.

The upgraded corridor will better accommodate growth while enhancing safety and reliability between the communities of Maple Ridge and Mission and beyond.

Over 24,000 vehicles travel on Highway 7 each day. Along with being an important community link, the route is well-used for tourism, business activities, and movement of goods related to port and rail.

The Highway 7 improvements were delivered through collaboration between the Province, the Government of Canada and Kwantlen First Nation.

Project cost

The total project budget was $130.19 million, including a federal contribution of $30.84 million, with the remaining funding provided by the Province.

Status

• The project is completed
• The major contractor was M2K Construction

Project benefits

This project:

• Widens approximately four kilometres of Highway 7 from two lanes to four lanes, increasing capacity and reducing congestion
• Median barrier improves safety by reducing risk of cross-over collisions
• Wider shoulders to support active transportation
• New turnaround facilities that improve safety, access and traffic operations

Public consultation

Public input, along with technical analysis, stakeholder and interest group coordination, and cost consideration helped shape the current design.

• Design Update 2022 (PDF, 1.9MB)

In winter 2021, public engagement was held to understand concerns and potential ideas for improvement. There were over 2,000 visits to the project website during the engagement period, 263 completed feedback forms, and several written submissions. We continue to engage with local stakeholders, interest groups, and Indigenous communities to further refine the design.

• Public and Stakeholder Engagement Summary – Summer 2022 (PDF, 3.1MB)
• Discussion Guide (PDF, 12.1MB)