Adanac Overpass

The Adanac Overpass is frequently used by non-local drivers, particularly during weekday peak commute times, to bypass traffic on nearby arterial streets.

In response to safety concerns from residents, we hosted a transportation “Listen and Learn” session in May 2017.

We worked with residents to gather and map information about transportation issues in the neighbourhood.

• View the Listen and Learn information displays  (13 MB)

What we heard

• Residents are concerned about non-local traffic shortcutting through their neighbourhood
• Areas of particular concern for shortcutting are the Adanac Bikeway, and streets adjacent to and near A.R. Lord Elementary School.

To address concerns from residents, we're planning a temporary closure of the Adanac Overpass. The closure will be timed with the upgrade of natural gas lines by Fortis BC along E 1st Ave.

Once construction along E 1st Ave is complete, we will reopen the overpass and meet with the neighbourhood to discuss the future of the Adanac Overpass. We anticipate that Fortis BC’s work on E 1st Ave will require at least six months to complete. Sign up for our email newsletter for updates on the project and timeline.

Traffic data

The majority of vehicles travelling over the Adanac Overpass during rush hour are non-local commuter traffic:

• 71 per cent travelling westbound during the morning rush hour
• 73 per cent travelling eastbound during the evening rush hour

Data collected throughout the temporary closure will be used to inform future planning.