123 Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC (Laity Street to 216 Street)
The City of Maple Ridge is completing road upgrades on 123 Avenue between Laity Street and 216 Street to address resident concerns regarding pedestrian safety and traffic volume.
Description
The 123 Avenue roadway between Laity Street and 216 Street is a collector road in a residential neighbourhood that acts as an east-west corridor for traffic in the neighbourhood. The roadway also provides pedestrian access to nearby elementary and secondary schools. The road requires upgrades to meet current standards for designated cycling routes that connect to schools, parks, and commercial areas. This project will provide cycling facilities that are separated from traffic and support the Regional Cycling Strategy in increasing cycling mode share.
After considerable research and analysis to determine a design that would best address resident safety concerns and improve infrastructure, the design for the new road layout is complete.
Construction began in July 2024 and is anticipated to complete in the summer of 2025.
Improving use for multiple modes of transportation along the 123 Avenue corridor
Improving connectivity and functionality of the City's transportation network
Improving curb, gutter, and sidewalks
Replacing storm and sanitary sewers
An open house was held on November 16, 2022 from 4–8 pm. City staff and the design consultants presented the proposed design and were available to answer questions.
Open houses have been held in the past for the section of 123 Avenue between 203 Street and Laity Street. You can view the information presented at those open houses below. Please note, the section of 123 Avenue between 203 Street and Laity Street is not part of the current project scope, but is included here for information.
A detour may be in effect during certain construction activities
Bike lanes will be unavailable in the construction area
Bus stops will be temporarily relocated during construction
On-street parking will be unavailable in the construction area
Sanitary sewer use may be restricted or unavailable at certain times
Landscaping (trees, hedges, fences) located in the road right-of-way may be trimmed or removed
Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. has been retained to design the project. Drake Excavating (2016) Ltd. has been retained to construct the project. J. Martinez Project Management Consulting Ltd. has been retained to provide project management services.
The project manager is Jhonathan Martinez. You can contact him at 778-251-8721 or Martinez@JMPMconsulting.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Strategic Transportation Plan identifies 123 Avenue as a Collector Road with multi-modal amenities between 203 Street and 216 Street. This project will install a multi-use path between Laity Street and 216 Street. By separating non-motorized users from vehicular traffic, multi-use pathways significantly enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. A future project will complete the works between 203 Street and Laity Street.
The Strategic Transportation Plan identifies 121 Avenue as a cycling route and this street will include future cycling improvements that are separate from the planned work on 123 Avenue.
The traffic button was a temporary measure and will be removed as part of the project.
Stop sign locations are chosen based on specific criteria outlined by the Transportation Association of Canada. The installation of additional stop signs on 123 Avenue does not meet these Transportation Association of Canada requirements. However, a stop sign will be provided for motorists exiting Creston Street.
Speed humps were considered but were not supported due to the Collector Road classification of this roadway. In addition, emergency service providers and TransLink did not support the installation of speed humps on this roadway.
Bus stops may be affected during construction. The City will coordinate with TransLink to ensure adequate access to bus stops.
The design team will assess whether additional sidewalks and crosswalks are warranted per the Transportation Association of Canada guidelines. This assessment will review potential locations for the installation of crosswalks within the project area, including 214 Avenue.
The City understands the flood risk related to existing reverse graded driveways. The design for this project will implement measures to reduce the risk of road drainage migrating to private properties.
According to the City's Design Criteria Manual, residents are permitted only one driveway letdown per residence.
According to the City's Design Criteria Manual, the maximum width of a residential driveway letdown is 6 m.
Rollover curbs will not be installed along the frontage of properties. Residents can access their driveway using their driveway letdown.
Residents are provided vehicular access to their properties via driveway letdowns. Pedestrians anticipate vehicles accessing properties at the driveway letdown. Allowing vehicles to access properties anywhere along the roadway could create challenges for road users.
In some locations, the multi-use path may be installed up to the property line. Grass will be reinstated in the boulevard fronting properties where necessary.
Yes. General practice is to install the new sewer mains first and connect properties to the new mains after completion.
The City of Maple Ridge will retain as many trees as possible. Where a mature tree in good health cannot be saved, the City will consider a replacement tree on a case-by-case basis. The type of tree must be approved by the City arborist.
The project webpage will be updated periodically as the project progresses. Check back often.
The project webpage will be updated periodically as the project progresses. Check back often.
Construction notices will be distributed by the contractor prior to construction starting.
