| Project Type |
Active Transportation |
| Project Status |
Design |
| Project Area |
Saanich |
| Estimated Cost |
$4,000,000 |
| Estimated Start Date |
01-Sep-2023 |
| Estimated End Date |
31-Dec-2024 |
| Estimated Duration |
16 months |
| Contracted To / Performed By |
ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. / TBD |
Description
The project improves road safety for motorists and pedestrians at intersections that may be impacted by changing traffic patterns in the area around Hartland Landfill. The improvements originate from a study conducted by ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd., the District of Saanich, and current Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) standards.
Improvements to the intersections include enhanced lane delineation, road widening and improved accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists and transit users. The Hartland Landfill Neighbourhood Intersection Improvement Project includes the following three intersections:
Willis Point Road/Wallace Drive Intersection
Improvements for this intersection include replacing the right turn yield lane with a dedicated right turn lane. With the dedicated stop lane, safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are improved. All lanes will be widened and painted lines will be updated to meet current TAC standards. A new crosswalk will be added for better visibility for crossing Willis Point Road. The crosswalk will also provide a safe crossing for those using the multi-use trail. Below ground, underground utilities will be upgraded to improve site drainage to reduce water ponding on the road.. Additional safety upgrades also include new lighting and signage to improve safety for all users.
Wallace Drive/West Saanich Road Intersection
Intersection improvements include an improved pedestrian crosswalk and new bike lane delineation for crossing Wallace Drive at West Saanich Road and a new crosswalk with flashing beacons for crossing West Saanich Road. A new dedicated right turn lane with a stop is being installed to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers. West Saanich Road will have lane widening and additional painted lines to meet current TAC standards. Sidewalks will be installed to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility to BC Transit. Additional safety upgrades also include new lighting and signage to improve safety for all users.
West Saanich Road/Hartland Avenue Intersection
Upgrades include new crosswalks and sidewalks for parts of West Saanich Road and Hartland Avenue for improved pedestrian safety and accessibility to BC Transit. A crossing for where the muti-use trail crossing at Hartland Avenue will also be upgraded to have similar features to other CRD multi-use path/roadway crossings. Hartland Avenue will be widened to accommodate dedicated right turning lanes for drivers. Improved bike lane delineation will be established on West Saanich Road at the Hartland Ave intersection will also be included for added safety for cyclists.