Drivers and pedestrians using Pinetree and Guildford ways in Coquitlam may have noticed some traffic changes with the start of construction on the elevated guideway for the last stop on the Evergreen Line.
Crews on Monday started the work required to install columns for the elevated guideway and plans are in motion to build foundations for the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station in about six months.
As part of this work, there will be temporary intermittent lane closures on Pinetree and Guildford, and the contractors are letting the public know what to expect.
Construction activities will include excavation, casing and steel reinforcement installation, concrete pouring, drilling, welding and the use of heavy machinery, and most of the construction work will take place Monday to Saturday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Some night-time work is also required, EGRT Construction notes in a bulletin.
Traffic changes will include the following:
The dedicated right-turn lane from Guildford Way westbound to Pinetree Way northbound will be temporarily closed; drivers wishing to turn right will use the through lane to turn right on to Pinetree Way.
The dedicated right-hand turn lane from Pinetree Way northbound to Guildford Way eastbound will be temporarily closed; rivers will still be able to turn right using the through lane to turn right on to Guildford Way.
The sidewalk along Pinetree between Burlington Drive and the second entrance into the Evergreen Cultural Centre heading northbound will be closed intermittently during construction activity.
EGRT is urging drivers and pedestrians to follow the instructions of traffic control personnel and posted signs while construction is underway.
For more information, including an interactive map, visit egrtconstruction.ca
