Road Closures, Traffic Restrictions Span Vancouver, Surrey, Netherton
Road Closures, Traffic Restrictions Span Vancouver, Surrey, Netherton
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The Fraser Highway and 188th Street traffic changes are tied to Surrey–Langley SkyTrain construction, including electrical work and the installation of new traffic signals at the intersection.
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Although through access between 188th Street and Fraser Highway will be blocked, business and residential access will be maintained; cyclists and pedestrians are instructed to follow posted signs and traffic-control personnel.
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At the Surrey intersection, traffic flaggers will support all traffic movements on Oct. 5 and 6 while additional work is underway, and transit riders are advised to check TransLink for current bus information.
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The Oak Street closure is in effect 24 hours a day, with Vancouver police traffic-control personnel assisting at intersections outside the closure; drivers are urged to obey temporary no-parking and no-stopping restrictions.
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In Netherton, the Saltwells Road collision closure is near Aldi, and the diversion affects Bus Service 7 as well as general traffic.
Drivers across the Vancouver region face major traffic disruptions starting this week. Surrey's Fraser Highway will narrow to one lane in each direction on five days through early October for SkyTrain construction work. Meanwhile, Vancouver has shut Oak Street near the hospital for crane operations, and a collision has closed roads in Netherton.
The biggest impact hits Surrey commuters. Source 1 reports that Fraser Highway will be reduced to one lane each direction from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 25, 28, 29 and October 1 and 2. Access between 188th Street and Fraser Highway will be blocked entirely, though local traffic can still reach homes and businesses.
SkyTrain Work Shrinks Surrey Highway to Single Lanes
Electrical work and new traffic signal installation at the 188th Street and Fraser Highway intersection require the closures. Source 1 explains that work crews will manage traffic with flaggers on October 5 and 6 when additional work happens. Through traffic between the two roads stays blocked, but residents and business owners get direct access.
Cyclists and pedestrians must follow posted signs and heed traffic-control staff. TransLink bus riders should check the transit authority's website for updated schedules, as some routes may face delays. The alternate route for drivers is 68th Avenue.
Vancouver Hospital Crane Work Closes Oak Street for Days
Oak Street is shut in both directions between West 10th and West 12th avenues through September 22 for crane operations at Vancouver General Hospital. The closure runs 24 hours daily. Source 1 notes that local access to homes and businesses continues, and sidewalks plus the West 10th bikeway remain open.
Vancouver police traffic staff will help direct traffic at intersections just outside the closure zone. Drivers must obey new no-parking and no-stopping signs. Plan alternate routes and expect delays on nearby streets.
Collision Blocks Netherton Road Near Aldi Store
A crash has closed Saltwells Road in Netherton between Bowling Green Road and the A459 Halesowen Road. The collision occurred near an Aldi grocery store and has forced general traffic to seek alternate routes. Bus Service 7 has also been rerouted due to the blockage.
Drivers should avoid the area and use surrounding roads. Transit riders on Bus Service 7 should expect service changes and longer travel times until the road reopens.
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