Announcement on Highway 1 expansion through Langley expected

The B.C. government is expected to announce upgrades along Highway 1 in Langley Township.

Work is underway to widen the highway between 216th Street and 264th Street to address congestion.

The province is also planning to build a new crossing at Glover Road, reconfigure the 232nd Street interchange and replace the rail crossing east of Glover Road.

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Business groups have criticized the province for delays in the timeline for the upgrades, which are now set to be complete in 2026.

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The province has previously said that the devastating floods in 2021 will complicate the project plans.

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