Abernethy Way Corridor Improvements (232 Street to 240 Street)
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Project type
Transportation Development
Project status
Planned
Address
Abernethy Way, Maple Ridge, BC (232 Street to 240 Street)
The City of Maple Ridge is planning the next phase of the Abernethy Way Corridor Improvements Project to meet the needs of our growing community. This phase extends Abernethy Way eastward from 232 Street to 240 Street along 124 Avenue to improve traffic flow through the city.
Description
As the city continues to grow, the road network will also develop to support safe, efficient, and reliable transportation for the over 110,000 residents in Maple Ridge. The Abernethy Way corridor is a key transportation and economic link to the industrial lands at 256 Street and a critical secondary route for the rapidly growing Silver Valley area. It also connects to Golden Ears Provincial Park, the most visited park in BC.
Council approved the alignment for the 232 Street to 240 Street extension along 124 Avenue in 2025 following detailed technical studies, an environmental review, and based on previous community engagement. The route provides the strongest east-west connection to help traffic flow more evenly across the community, has the least impact on the environment and Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR), and provides the safest, most cost-effective option, as the road will be straight with well-established sight lines.
Funding for the Abernethy Way extension between 232 and 240 Streets is included in the 2025-2029 Capital Program. The City will also seek funding from senior levels of government.
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Status
The City has reached out to the impacted property owners along the 124 Avenue alignment from 232 Street to 240 Street and will engage with them about next steps. Compensation will be negotiated with the affected owners and will follow provincial legislative requirements.
Project Timeline
2025–2026: Design, engineering, and property acquisition
2027: Anticipated construction start for 232–240 Street extension
Future Phase (240–256 Street): Part of long-term plan; Timing not yet confirmed
Goals
Improve traffic flow and safety across the city via modern road design, turning lanes, and improved intersections
Increase efficiency for the movement of goods and enhance access for emergency responders, prioritizing public safety
Improve access to industrial and commercial lands, strengthening the local economy, and diversifying our tax base by attracting new businesses and jobs
Provide an alternate east-west route to reduce traffic congestion on Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road and support future transit improvements, such as Bus Rapid Transit
Key Features of This Phase
A more efficient four-lane roadway with turning lanes at key intersections
A sidewalk on the south side and a multi-use pathway (MUP) on the north side
Intersection upgrades and municipal utility improvements, including new creek crossings (drainage, water, sanitary, lighting)
Green infrastructure, landscaping, tree planting
Impacts
Updates will be provided once further planning occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are responses to questions you may have regarding the 232 to 240 Street phase of the Abernethy Way Corridor Improvements Project:
The Abernethy Way Corridor Improvements Project is a key part of Maple Ridge Moves, the City’s long-term transportation strategy to improve east-west mobility, safety, and access. This multi-phase project will extend Abernethy Way from 232 Street to 240 Street, creating a continuous east-west, four-lane arterial road that better connects neighbourhoods, businesses, and regional destinations. Earlier phases have already widened the road between 210 Street and 232 Street, adding turning lanes, multi-use paths, and improved intersections.
Abernethy Way is one of Maple Ridge’s main east–west routes. Extending it helps relieve congestion on Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road, improves travel reliability for emergency responders, and provides safer cycling and pedestrian connections. The extension also opens access to future employment lands in the north 256 Street area, and supports planned growth east of 232 Street, benefiting the broader community of 110,000 residents.
The expanded corridor will distribute traffic more evenly across Maple Ridge’s east-west network, reducing pressure on Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road.
The entire community benefits from improved mobility, safety, and connectivity. Residents will experience shorter travel times and safer intersections; local businesses will gain more reliable access to customers and suppliers; and regional visitors will have better routes to recreational areas such as Golden Ears Provincial Park.
Costs will be determined following the design phase of the project. Funding is included in the 2026-2030 Capital Program. The City will also explore future funding partnerships with senior governments due to the project’s regional significance.
The City will incorporate best practices in habitat protection, water management, and tree retention wherever possible. Measures to offset or reduce disruption will be applied before and during construction. A detailed environmental review has been completed. This route was selected in part because it has the least impact on the environment and Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) lands compared to other options for extending Abernethy Way. The project scope includes a short-span bridge across Latimer Creek, which will not require structural members to be installed in the creek bed. Tree planting along the route is also part of the project scope. The City will need to submit an application to the Agricultural Land Commission as part of the next steps. An archaeological study is also underway to ensure that impacts are properly identified and mitigated.
Following property acquisition and detailed design in 2025–2026, construction of the extension between 232–240 Street is anticipated to begin in 2027.
Speed limits will be set consistent with Transportation design standards and Provincial guidelines, ensuring safe travel for all users.
Yes. This phase continues the City’s investment in active transportation. Improved sidewalks, and a multi-use path on the north side will be included, connecting residents to schools, parks, and the broader trail system.
Noise mitigation will be considered as part of detailed design, using engineering standards and input from technical studies.
Property owners most directly affected have been contacted inviting them to meet with City and its representatives. The broader community is receiving information through a City webpage, a news release, and social-media updates.
Yes. The City conducted a comprehensive engagement process in 2019-2020 for the full Abernethy Corridor, which informed Council’s endorsed alignment. At that time, residents were invited to review options and share feedback at an open house. The event was advertised in the local paper, on social media, and a mailout to residents whose properties are located along the proposed routes. Since then, updates on progress have been shared through Council reports, City webpages, and public meetings.
The options presented during 2019 informed the current design. A more detailed analysis followed the engagement. Further assessment followed the shortlisted options to evaluate safety, environmental, effectiveness, cost, and other impacts. Adjustments were made to address the new findings resulting in the current alignment.
With this 232–240 Street segment advancing, the City has identified the future extension from 240 Street to 256 Street as the next phase. This extension is essential to unlocking new industrial development areas and supporting business investment. Timing is still to be determined, and planning for staged implementation is underway.
The City is committed to working with each affected owner in good faith and providing financial assistance in line with provincial policy. If you have further questions or would like to discuss further, please contact the City's Senior Project Engineer at ATorres@MapleRidge.ca | T: 672 761 0156
Contact
The project manager is Alina Torres. You can contact her at 672-761-0156 or ATorres@MapleRidge.ca.
