More than a year-and-ahalf after two teens died in a Thanksgiving long weekend crash, the installation of a barrier along a notorious stretch of Highway 10 is complete.
The province announced last week the installation of 600 metres of concrete barriers on Highway 10 between Scott Road and Highway 91, a $2.15-million project, is now finished.
"As a community, we have been calling on the government for protective barriers to divide the four lanes of traffic on Highway 10 to help reduce collision," said Mayor Lois Jackson.
"It is gratifying to see our request has been answered and we know this new median barrier will go a long way toward improving safety for all motorists travelling along this route."
The municipality had been pushing for a barrier along the stretch since 2012, but renewed the call in 2014 after two Surrey 17-year-olds were killed in a five-vehicle collision on the hilly curve. At the time police said a westbound car appeared to lose control and crossed into oncoming traffic.
"This new segment of median barrier along Highway 10 will significantly boost safety for local motorists," said North Delta MLA Scott Hamilton. "This is a well-travelled stretch of highway, and the concrete median will now serve as both a visual and a physical barrier to prevent cross-overs, which will be especially important during bad weather conditions and at night."
According to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the stretch of road sees an average of 30,000 vehicle trips daily.
