Infrastructure projects announced for Surrey SkyTrain and Highway 99

Infrastructure projects are underway in both Canada and the United States. In British Columbia, the Transportation Investment Corporation has announced a three-week closure of 162nd Street north of Fraser Highway starting September 21. This closure is necessary to facilitate road restoration activities for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain construction. While vehicle access to the specific section will be restricted 24/7 until October 12, business and residential access will be maintained, and pedestrians can use the west sidewalk.

In Edmonds, Washington, city officials have announced that major upgrades to a 2.5-mile stretch of Highway 99 are expected to begin in 2029. The $173 million project aims to improve safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians through the addition of wider sidewalks, bike lanes, improved lighting, and enhanced stormwater management. The city is currently 30% through the design phase for two segments of the corridor.