Starting Monday, April 14, 89 Avenue between 81a Street and 86 Street will be local traffic only as contracted crews begin construction on the second phase of the 89 Avenue project. This project will see underground utilities replaced, road reconstruction, sidewalks and streetlighting installed along 89 Avenue between 78a Street and 86 Street, over two phases – the first of which occurred in 2023.
Earlier this year, Council awarded this project phase to Knappett Industries of Fort St. John with a budget of $7.2 million. The project is funded through non-property tax revenues, such as the Peace River Agreement and water and sewer reserves.
The Peace River Agreement provides a significant source of revenue for eight local governments in Northeast BC, recognizing the industrial activities occurring outside municipal boundaries. Since 1994, Fort St. John has invested over $400 million in PRA funding to increase the vibrancy and livability of the city. This funding allows the City to fund necessary improvements to infrastructure and to provide services to industries, employees and residents in our community.
Detour routes will be in place using 93 Avenue and 78a Street. As always, please obey all traffic control personnel and signage, and slow down near crews working to ensure everyone's safety.
Additionally, BC Transit has adjusted Route 2 Southside and Route 4 Southeast, and temporary bus stops will be placed along the new route. To view a map of these changes, visit: https://www.bctransit.com/construction-impacts-to-transit-in-fort-st-john/
To learn more about Capital Projects, visit: fortstjohn.ca/capital-projects