Highway 16 and 37 Intersection

The Highway 16 and 37 Intersection between the communities of Terrace and Thornhill currently operates as a four way stop intersection. An upgrade of this intersection is needed to support the increasing traffic volumes being seen along these corridors.

The project team has reviewed two options: a roundabout and a conventional intersection. Following a thorough examination of the two, a roundabout is the preferred option.

Details of the project include:

• Design and construction of a roundabout capable of accommodating the growing traffic needs of the Highway 16 and 37 corridors  

Project cost:
$9.3 million ($1.7 million Federal funding; $7.6 million Provincial funding)

Status:
Design complete. Construction anticipated summer 2019.

Project Benefits

• Improved highway safety: Roudabouts have 90% fewer vehicle fatalities, 76% fewer vehicle related injuries, and 35% fewer accidents
• Reduced congestion and delays for all users of Highways 16 and 37
• Improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists
• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
• Lower maintenance costs

Schedule

• Construction is underway
• Scheduled completion, Fall 2019

Public Consultation & Design

An information session was conducted in October, 2017.

• Information Session materials (PDF, 24.6 MB)
• If you would like to provide feedback to this project, please email us at Hwy16-37IntersectionImprovements@gov.bc.ca