As part of the broader project to widen Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley, the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit is widening the Mount Lehman Road Interchange from three to five lanes, to more easily connect Abbotsford to the Fraser Highway and Abbotsford International Airport.

The upgrades will support growing communities, improve safety and reliability, and keep people and goods moving efficiently throughout the region.

“Expanding the Mount Lehman Road Interchange is about more than improving the road, it’s helping families in the Fraser Valley get home safer, spend less time in traffic and more time together,” said Minister of Transportation and Transit Mike Farnworth. “As we continue widening Highway 1, we’re not only making travel faster, we’re also creating good jobs for people right here in their own communities, strengthening our economy and keeping people and goods moving.”

The Mount Lehman Road Interchange project includes:

• widening the existing structure from three lanes to five lanes, including a new southbound lane and a new northbound-to-westbound left-turn lane.
• adding a new multi-use path on the east side of the structure to improve pedestrian and active transportation options, and connecting this to a new multi-use path parallel to Highway 1.
• seismic upgrades to enhance safety and resilience.
• approximately 3.5 kilometres of widening on Highway 1.

The goal is to help deliver more reliable travel times, reduce congestion and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users in the Mount Lehman area.