OREANDA-NEWS. Vancouver Airport Authority will begin repaving Russ Baker Way, between Miller Road and the North end of the No. 2 Road Bridge in Richmond. Expected to take between 10 and 12 weeks to complete, this project will require both daytime and nighttime north and south-bound lane closures and reduced vehicle speed limits, which will impact traffic and cause some delays. A specific construction start date will be available shortly.

Wherever possible, work will be performed at night for reduced impact to traffic. To ensure the project is completed as safely and quickly as possible, lanes will remain open at all times, as follows:

A minimum of two lanes will operate in each direction during the day (between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.)

A minimum of one lane will operate in each direction at night (between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.)

During the repaving, Russ Baker Way’s north and south-bound cycling lanes will not be available, and cyclists are encouraged to find alternate routes.

Road signs notifying motorists and cyclists of the project and alternate routes are in place at either end of Russ Baker Way. Additionally, project updates will be regularly posted to this page and communicated via media, advertising and social media channels.

Russ Baker Way is a major artery for motor vehicle traffic and cyclists. Once complete in early Fall 2013, the repaved road will offer safer and more reliable access to and from YVR, Richmond and Vancouver for neighbouring residents, local businesses, travellers and commuters. Cyclists will also enjoy a new bike lane connecting Russ Baker Way to the community of Burkeville.