Maple Ridge, B.C., June 6, 2024 – The City of Maple Ridge’s annual road rehabilitation program starts this month, which will pave 22.7 lane kilometres of road at sixteen priority locations around the community.
These improvements are part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance and maintain the quality of its road infrastructure, ensuring safer and smoother travel for residents and visitors.
The City completes visual inspections of the road network six times a year to evaluate the priority areas needing road rehabilitation. Based on data collection and analysis, locations are selected through a multi-year pavement management system.
"Our 2024 Road Paving Program is critical to our city's long-term infrastructure strategy," said Kirk McLeod, Superintendent of Roads and Fleet. "By fixing our roads now, we’re ensuring they are in good shape for years to come, and it’s easier for our residents to get around and move goods. We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as we make these important upgrades."
This program is funded through the City’s Capital Program. It is part of the City’s Strategic Priority to build a livable community through the infrastructure renewal and replacement program that maintains its 500 kilometres of road network cost-effectively and sustainably.
During paving operations, some traffic disruptions will be publicized through the City’s communications platforms. Work at select locations will be scheduled during evenings and weekends to minimize traffic impacts. Work at locations around nearby schools will be scheduled during the summer months.
During the paving work, traffic control and construction workers will be on-site, and people are advised to slow down and respect the instructions of the safety personnel as the work is completed.
Residents and businesses directly affected will receive notification about work scheduled in their area.
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For a full listing of where milling and paving work will be taking place, visit mapleridge.ca/pavingprogram
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For additional information, contact:
Kirk McLeod, Superintendent of Roads and Fleet
Engineering Operations
T: 604-467-7367 E kmcleod@mapleridge.ca