NEW OVERPASS AND CHANGES IN COQUITLAM
posted on March 30th, 2012 - Filed in Uncategorized - 1 comment »COQUITLAM – Motorists in south Coquitlam can expect to see some major traffic pattern changes come Friday morning, March 30.
The changes, which are weather dependent, pertain specifically to the portion of the Lougheed Highway between Schoolhouse Street and the Cape Horn Interchange.
The major changes include:
ù Lougheed Highway eastbound, between Schoolhouse Street and the Cape Horn Interchange, will be permanently re-routed to the south side of Highway 1 (shown in blue on the map) via a new overpass. Drivers should stay in the right lane.
ù Lougheed Highway traffic travelling to Highway 1 eastbound should stay in the left lane and will have a direct connection to Highway 1 (shown in red on the map). Traffic will be barrier-separated from traffic continuing to Lougheed Highway eastbound.
ù The Highway 1 exit to Lougheed Highway, United Boulevard, and the Mary Hill Bypass (Exit 44) will be permanently shifted two kilometres west of its current location. Drivers exiting to these routes must follow signs and remain in the right- hand lanes. Drivers will merge with Lougheed Highway eastbound lanes before accessing the Cape Horn Interchange (shown in green on the map).
The new configuration will be similar to the final re-alignment of the area, though further work is still needed on the overpass and connecting roadways. When completed, the intended effect is to allow for simpler and more direct connections between Lougheed Highway and Highway 1
