The road to Iona Beach Regional Park in Richmond has been improved and officially re-opened this month.
A 2.2-kilometre stretch of Ferguson Road was expanded and realigned for $28 million to support the area's increased transportation needs and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
The project was funded by the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Metro Vancouver.
Ferguson Road's new look includes widened lanes, turning lanes and paved shoulder lanes for on-road cycling.
A new multi-use path was also added for pedestrians and recreational cyclists.
The drainage system in the area was also updated during the road realignment phase.
The newly re-aligned road will allow "better access to core airport-related land use and developments," which includes Canada Post, UPS, airport fuel facilities and YVR construction contractor yards, according to a YVR statement.
“The newly re-aligned Ferguson Road enhances road safety for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians alike,” said Tamara Vrooman, president and CEO at YVR.
“This project reflects our strong partnership with Metro Vancouver and the expert contractor and employee teams who worked for many months to see this road and environmental work through to successful completion.”
Chair of Metro Vancouver's Board of Directors Mike Hurley said the joint work of this project between Metro Vancouver and YVR will greatly benefit all users of Ferguson Road.
"I’m thrilled we could partner with YVR to help fund this preliminary work that will not only support the future construction of the Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects, but also enhances safety for all who access and enjoy the gem that is Iona Beach Regional Park.”
YVR also partnered with Salish Environmental Group (SEG), a 100-per-cent Musqueam member-owned company to complete the landscaping scope of the project.
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