Work on $400,000 worth of upgrades along Central Street West will begin on Monday.
Scheduled to be completed in October, the project includes:
- Closure of access from the north end of Central Street West to 5th Avenue, and the addition of a new pedestrian sidewalk.
- Conversion of the existing right-in/right-out Spruceland Mall access into an off-ramp from Highway 97, with an extended right-turn deceleration lane.
- Construction of a new on-ramp onto Highway 97, 50 metres south of 8th Avenue.
- Decommissioning of the existing right-in/right-out Highway 97 access, immediately north of 10th Avenue.
The project is a partnership between the Province and the City of Prince George and will use the Fort George District Hired Equipment Program, which hires equipment from local owners and operators.
"During this time, the public is advised to watch for traffic control personnel and signage in the project area, and expect minor closures and delays," officials said in a press release. "Detour signage will be in place to advise drivers of alternate routes."
Access to businesses on Central Street West will remain open at all times during construction.
