This project is a continuation of the 53 Street/Arthur Drive Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects which are now complete. The 53 Street (28 Avenue to 34B Avenue) Roadway and Utility Improvements project is part of Delta's Neighbourhood Road Improvements Plan, which was introduced in 2012 to address aging roads and sidewalks in our community.
The proposed roadway and utility improvements along 53 Street and 28 Avenue include:
- New traffic signals at the 53 Street and 28 Avenue intersection including LED street lighting;
- Roadway widening (on the west side of 53 Street) to provide new dedicated southbound right and left turn lanes;
- New dedicated westbound right turn lane on 28 Avenue;
- New drainage swale with lawnbasins along the west side of 53 Street for drainage;
- Culvert replacement across 53 Street (A 72 hour road closure will be required to accommodate this, please refer to Road Closure &Detour Plan section for further information);
- Bike lane improvements;
- Bus stop improvements;
- Delta watermain replacement; and
- Roadway rehabilitation.
A revised plan of proposed improvements is attached for information.
Project Timeline
Construction of this project is tentatively scheduled as follows:
- Completed - 53 Street Storm Main Installation (by Metro Vancouver)
- Completed - 53 Street Delta Watermain Construction (by Delta Engineering Operations)
- Completed - Commissioning of the Traffic Signal at 53 Street & 28 Avenue.
- Spring 2021 - Metro Vancouver completing the watermain tie-in works.
- Late Spring 2021 – Storm sewer improvements along 28 Avenue, just west of 53 Street.
- Summer 2021 - Top lift asphalt paving will take place following completion of Storm sewer.
Hours of Work
Construction hours of work will be limited to Delta’s regular Noise Bylaw hours (7:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday, no work on Sunday or Holiday’s). Two-way traffic will be maintained whenever possible, however, due to the nature of the works, single lane alternating traffic will be required at times which may lead to minor delays. Commuters are advised to try to find alternate routes during construction season.
53 Street (South of Deltaport Way) Road Closure & Detour Plan
A full 72 hour road closure was carried out between Tuesday August 11 and Friday August 14, 2020 to facilitate install of a 1500mm culvert crossing 53 Street (south of the Deltaport Way overpass). Replacement of this culvert was required to replace an existing aging culvert.
We are happy to say that this work is now complete and that the full road closure is no longer in effect!
Photo Renderings
South-Facing
West-Facing
Public Consultation
A public consultation meeting was held on February 21, 2018.
Due to heavy snow and traffic issues during the Public Information Meeting on February 21, 2018, an additional Public Information Meeting was held on April 17, 2018.
Metro Vancouver Watermain Replacement
Metro Vancouver has completed construction of the watermain replacement along 53 Street between 28 Avenue and 34B Avenue. Electrical conduit installation along 28 Avenue was completed in January 2021. Final remaining works include upcoming watermain installation at the 52 Street/28 Avenue intersection and watermain tie-ins. This project will improve reliability of the water supply to the Tsawwassen area, including Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) lands, and increase capacity to satisfy future demands.
For further information, please refer to Metro Vancouver's project page.
Reports and Related Documents
Contact Information
For more information, please email engineering@delta.ca or call 604-946-3260.
