Construction will begin on Tuesday, May 20 along Tabor Boulevard as the City of Prince George begins replacing aging streetlight infrastructure between First Avenue and 15th Avenue.
In total, 68 new streetlights will be installed. The construction budget for the project is approximately $2.5 million.
This project is part of a multi-year initiative to replace aging and failing streetlights across the city.
The lights will be replaced with brand-new energy-efficient LED lights that will be installed in improved locations to enhance nighttime visibility on both streets and sidewalks.
The construction is anticipated to last through the summer and wrap up in September.
The city also states that of the 4,700 streetlights in Prince George, nearly 1,000 have been identified as needing replacement.
Many of the lights needing replacement were installed in the 1970s and are now far beyond their service life and do not meet the current city standards or electrical code requirements.
Work will include the removal, disposal and installation of new poles and modern lighting infrastructure.
Residents are reminded to obey posted signage and drive cautiously around construction zones.
