Highway 107- Highway 102 Interchange Update
Earlier this month, I shared information that I’d received a heads up from Public Works about road construction happening in the weeks ahead. As I noted earlier this month, Highway 102 will see major construction through Bedford until the fall.
There is no way to sugar-coat this: it’s going to mean slow commuting throughout our community at times, and this will go on until the autumn. There won’t be lane closures every day. But they will be regular occurrences.
We can expect these lane closures and construction on Highway 102, near exit 4C, to continue until Saturday, August 31, for the Highway 107-Highway 102 interchange project. Work will take place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the northbound lanes and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the southbound lanes, with traffic control on-site. Both lanes will be open in the evening and overnight. Motorists should expect delays and use alternative routes when possible.
We have urged Public Works to provide advance warning to motorists to allow for alternate route planning. The Department has agreed to send lane closure information to the offices of affected MLAs. We will do our best to keep commuters informed promptly.
Additionally, we have requested signage to alert drivers of lane restrictions before they enter Highway 102. Although nighttime work is not feasible due to workforce constraints, increased costs, safety concerns, and potential noise complaints, we continue to advocate for improved communication and infrastructure planning as our province grows.
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