Johnston Road Construction between Russell Avenue and Thrift Avenue
Johnston Road Phase 2
Construction is underway. Please visit whiterockcity.ca/johnstonroad for regular construction updates. Partial lane closures are in affect and detours in place.
Johnston Road Phase 2 involves the reconstruction and beautification of Johnston Road’s streetscape between Russell Avenue and Thrift Avenue.
Improvements include:
- Significant upgrades and upsizing of storm and sanitary sewers
- Watermain replacement and upsizing
- Sidewalk replacements on the east side to improve accessibility and remove tripping hazards. Sidewalk on the west side will not be modified.
- Decorative mid-block pedestrian activated crosswalk with improved visibility for pedestrian safety
- Improved transit stop heading north bound
- Native vegetation and irrigation
- Bike racks, seating areas, and garbage/recycling receptacles
Critical infrastructure, including watermains, storm and sanitary mains will be upgraded to increase capacity and improve their reliability to better serve our growing community. In addition, this project will improve accessibility and safety and will elevate the overall experience for both pedestrians and motorists within White Rock's downtown core.
Public Engagement
Survey was completed for Johnston Road Phase 2. Feedback received helped improve our understanding of community concerns, needs and desires, and continue to help us deliver the best outcome for all residents and business owners. This feedback has played a crucial role in shaping our approach to managing the construction process.
A public open house was held on Thursday, December 14th at the White Rock Community Centre. Many residents and business owners shared their comments and concerns. This valuable feedback will help with decision making during the construction planning phase.
Project Timeline
The concept for Johnston Road was initially developed and discussed publicly as early as 2014 with an initial public engagement outreach in 2016. Since then, staff have been working on the detailed design, design optimization and value engineering for Johnston Road Phase 2.
We are now in the detailed public engagement phase, leading up to the proposed construction start in Spring 2024.
Construction Optimization
We recognize that this project will be disruptive for businesses in the area. This is why the City is actively exploring innovative construction management strategies to lessen these effects, including:
- Maintaining clear and well-marked sidewalk access to businesses, along with directional signage
- Providing free parking in the vicinity to encourage patronage
- Seeking additional input and ideas from business owners and residents through our live survey
Pedestrians will continue to have full access to the businesses on both the east and west side of Johnston Road with various parking options available nearby.
Next Steps
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