Description

The goal of this project is to improve road safety for motorists and pedestrians at intersections that may be impacted by changing traffic patterns in the area around the Hartland Landfill. The improvements include better lane delineation, road widening and safer accessibility to BC transit for pedestrians. The Hartland Landfill Neighbourhood Intersection Improvement Project will cover the following three intersections:

Willis Point Road/Wallace Drive Intersection

Planned upgrades to the intersection include improved sight lines for motorists and the right-hand yield lane will be replaced with a dedicated right-hand lane with a stop to improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Underground utilities will be upgraded to improve site drainage and additional lighting and signage will be installed to improve safety for all users.

Wallace Drive/West Saanich Road Intersection

This intersection will have upgrades to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by adding a dedicated crosswalk for both Wallace Drive and West Saanich Road. Motorist safety will be improved by removing the right-hand yield lane and replacing it with a dedicated right-hand lane with a stop. Sidewalks will also be installed to improve pedestrian flow. Additional lighting and signage will be installed to improve safety for all users.

West Saanich Road/Hartland Avenue Intersection

Upgrades include new crosswalks and sidewalks for parts of West Saanich Road and Hartland Avenue for safer and improved accessibility to BC Transit bus stops. Hartland Avenue will be widened to accommodate dedicated right- and left-hand turning lanes for motorists. Additional lighting and signage will be installed and restricted sightlines will be cleared to improve safety for all users.