Burnaby residents are being asked to comment on a project proposed to fix the city’s worst rail crossing.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is inviting those who work and live in Burnaby to participate in the second phase of public engagement for the proposed Holdom Overpass from now until April 11, 2021.
For decades, train stoppages have created logjams in both directions at the Douglas Road rail crossing. An overpass is proposed to solve this problem.
The project includes:
- A four-lane overpass extending and elevating Holdom Avenue south over the rail corridor and Still Creek and connecting with Douglas Road
- Closing the Douglas Road rail crossing to road users once the overpass is built and operational
The feedback from participants will help finalize the design of the overpass and public space improvements, and inform the traffic and construction management plan, says the port authority.
“In support of the government’s direction to practice physical distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, this phase of engagement will take place virtually," said a news release. “The port authority will host two virtual public information sessions and will provide opportunities to speak to project staff over the phone. A discussion guide and questionnaire can be requested by mail.”
The information sessions are on:
- Sunday, March 7 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursday, March 11 – 7 to 9 p.m.
The Holdom Overpass is part of the Burnaby Rail Corridor Improvements Project—a series of road and rail upgrades to improve the flow of trains between Burnaby and port terminals in North Vancouver.
The $145-million project is being funded by the port authority, CN, and the Government of Canada (through the National Trade Corridors Fund). Upon completion, the City of Burnaby will assume ownership of the overpass.
Sign up for an information session here.
Provide your feedback and learn more about the Holdom Overpass project here.
Request a mailed copy of the questionnaire and discussion guide here.
