Township of Langley outlines planned road, trail and park closures

The Township of Langley has issued an update on planned, non-emergency traffic, trail, utility and park closures and impacts. The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled or extended.

Highway 1 at 232 Street will close overnight on Sept. 12, 19 and 26 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. the following day for demolition of the existing 232 Street bridge. Traffic will use a crossover detour. Overnight traffic-pattern changes between Glover Road and 248 Street are also planned Sept. 12 to 20 as part of the Highway 1 widening project, including closures of selected 232 Street ramps. Traffic at 232 Street and Highway 1 may shift to a newly constructed roadway and structure as early as Sept. 10.

Numerous roads are subject to single-lane alternating traffic, including portions of 201 Street, 72 Avenue, 272 Street, 16 Avenue, 216 Street, 248 Street, 36 Avenue, 24 Avenue, 88 Avenue, 276 Street, 232 Street and 80 Avenue. Utility work will close 252 Street between the 8600 Block and River Road around the clock until Sept. 30. Nathan Slough Bridge will have a 30 km/h speed reduction from Oct. 10 to 13; beginning Oct. 14, its southbound lane will close and traffic will alternate in one lane under temporary signals until further notice.

West Munday Creek Trail between 86A Avenue and 88 Avenue will close until Sept. 23 for slope-stabilization work. Fort-to-Fort Trail and trails in Salmon River Natural Area Park will close until Oct. 30 for Salmon River dike upgrades and bank-erosion repairs at 9782 McKinnon Crescent along the Fraser River. Drivers are advised to follow posted signage, watch for crews, allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes.