Major upgrades to Kingsway Avenue between Kelly Avenue and Kebet Way (East of the Mary Hill Bypass) will improve traffic flow, parking, safety, and facilities for walkers and cyclists.
Kingsway Avenue is part of the TransLink major road network (MRN), which supports the efficient movement of large volumes of people and goods and connects provincial highways to municipal road networks.
Most of Kingsway currently has one travel lane in each direction, with parking permitted on both sides of the road in some areas and sidewalks in some sections.
Plan Drawings and Documents
- Kingsway Avenue Upgrades - Preliminary (Subject to change) [PDF/8.5MB]
- Kingsway East of Coast Meridian (Looking East) [PDF/4MB]
- Kingsway Avenue Upgrades Information Letter [PDF/750KB]
Planning and Timing
The City completed a transportation study, conceptual and detailed designs in 2019 and 2020 to address existing and future traffic performance, new development, increasing truck traffic and queuing, property access/egress, traffic signal operations, business parking and lack of active transportation facilities such as paths and bicycle lanes.
The City is in the final stages of securing permitting to commence with construction of the Multi-Use Pathway between Tyner Street and Kebet Way. This work has been awarded to GPM Civil Contracting whom is scheduled to start mobilizing the week of June 17, 2024.
The proposed scope of work (with all phases complete) addresses anticipated traffic increases until 2029. Traffic volume increases beyond 2029 may require two travel lanes and further road modifications.
This project will take a Phased approach to construction, as funding becomes available for each given year through to 2026. Phase 1 of the project consists of constructing the Muli-Use Pathway along the north side of Kingsway Avenue, between Kelly Avenue and Kebet Way. Phase 1 of the works will generally consist of:
- New multi-use pathway (MUP) and associated drainage works along the north side of Kingsway Avenue;
- New LED lighting along the north side of Kingsway Avenue for MUP users;
- New curbing as required along the north side of Kingsway Avenue with inclusion of parking pockets at select locations;
- New MUP friendly driveway crossings along the north side of Kingsway Avenue to promote safety;
- New tree/shrub planting and landscaping as part of the associated MUP works; and
- New concrete bus landing pads at locations along the north side of Kingsway Avenue.
Additional construction improvements are anticipated to be phased through to 2026, pending available funding.
Staff Reports:
Information Letters:
- Kingsway Avenue Upgrades (Phase 1) - Kelly Avenue to Kebet Way [PDF/189KB]
- Project Start - Kingsway Ave Upgrades, Phase 1 [PDF/140KB]
Planned Features
The City will make the following improvements to Kingsway Avenue once all phases are complete:
- One travel lane in each direction and a shared centre turn lane for turning in and out of businesses
- Parking lane on the south side and parking pockets on the north side (where possible)
- Intersection improvements, including additional turning lanes where warranted
- Right in/right out intersection at Tyner Street
- New sidewalk on the south side
- Multi-use pathway and planted boulevard on the north side
- Fibre optics and new streetlighting
- Landscape improvements
Parking and Pedestrian Safety
Based on a parking assessment of demand and needs along the Kingsway Avenue corridor, the City is proposing curb extensions on the north side for the safety of pedestrians using the new multi-use path and to provide better visibility for drivers.
Parking will be provided in between the curb extensions on the north side, with minimal impact on the number of available spaces. Parking will continue to be available along Kingsway's south side.
Consultation
The City is seeking to better understand the needs of property and business owners and operators to ensure they are incorporated in the design.
Individual in-person/virtual meetings or phone calls can be set up to discuss specific questions, concerns and needs. Property and business owners are invited to contact Engineering & Public Works at 604.927.5420 or [email protected] to set up a meeting.
Construction Impacts
GPM Civil Contracting will maintain communication with residents and businesses throughout the course of construction and prior to impacts adjacent to your property, during Phase 1 of the project. Please note that depending on where along Kingsway Avenue you resident or operate your business, you may or may not see work taking place adjacent to your property immediately. The contractor plans on starting work at the east end of Kingsway Avenue and will work their way westward.
Contact
Engineering & Public Works
Tel 604.927.5420
Email [email protected]
Location and Mailing Address
City Hall Annex (Beside City Hall)
200-2564 Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3G48