$198 million Lower Lynn Improvement project wraps up

All four phases of the Lower Lynn Improvements Project are complete, providing improved traffic flow for more than 120,000 daily commuters, said the Government of BC.

The $198-million project delivered upgrades for several roadway components that shorten commute times in the Lower Lynn area by at least nine minutes in the eastbound direction and four minutes in the westbound direction.

New road configurations are estimated to reduce greenhouse gasses by 1,900 tonnes over the next 25 years, supporting CleanBC and federal pollution reduction goals.

The Province said the benefits to commuters include:

Increase in travel speed on and off the North Shore via the Ironworkers Bridge;

New interchanges that remove local traffic from the highway within the Lower Lynn area by nearly 1,500 vehicles every hour during peak hours;

Safety improvements that reduce accidents by an estimated 25-35%;

Improved highway access and connectivity within the municipal network, and better transit accessibility, and

New and upgraded active transportation facilities for cyclists and pedestrians throughout the area.

The project also included $15 million in active transportation improvements, such as new and enhanced bike paths, sidewalks, trails, and multi-use pathways that separate pedestrians and cyclists from vehicles.

“The completion of this project marks a milestone for transportation on the North Shore,” said DNV Mayor Mike Little. “The infrastructure improvements in this area have created safer, more efficient connections to enable those who drive, walk and bike to get to where they need to go. Improving highway access safety and the routes to and from Keith Road and Mount Seymour Parkway, while upgrading active transportation routes for cyclists and pedestrians, are just some of the benefits we’ve seen so far. Though we still have work to do to address our traffic and congestion issues, this project is a step in the right direction.”