Traffic delays are expected in North Burnaby starting this week as a result of FortisBC’s natural gas line upgrades will likely continue to the end of June.
The company planned to close lanes on Gilmore Avenue and Douglas Road for the work. Traffic was expected to be reduced to single-lane alternating on Gilmore between 1st Avenue and Graveley Street; and on Douglas just south of Carleton Avenue.
Construction hours will be Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on. There may also be some overnight and Sunday work required, according to the company.
The project will upgrade 20 kilometres of natural gas line in Burnaby, Coquitlam and Vancouver.
Residents with concerns can attend an information session on the project at the Willingdon Community Centre on July 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Residents can also contact the project phone line 24/7 at 604-592-7494 or email [email protected].
The company is providing the public with an interactive project map and weekly project updates at talkingenergy.ca.
