Work is underway on a multi-million-dollar project aimed at improving transit service across the Comox Valley.
Construction has begun on two of five new transit exchanges, including one at North Island College on Lerwick Road. Work on the downtown Comox exchange, at Port Augusta Street and Comox Avenue, is expected to begin later this month or in early September.
The $8.8-million project is being funded by the federal and provincial governments, along with the Comox Valley Regional District. Campbell River–based Wacor Holdings Ltd. has been awarded the construction contract.
“These new transit exchanges will improve transit access, customer comfort and safety, and support continued investment in frequent transit service,” B.C. Transit said in a statement.
Each exchange will feature concrete bus bays or curb areas for heavy-duty buses, upgraded pedestrian and road infrastructure, new bike racks and larger bus shelters.
B.C. Transit says motorists can expect some traffic impacts and delays during construction, with temporary bus stops in place.
The exchanges are expected to take several months to complete. Work in south Courtenay, downtown Courtenay and Oyster River is scheduled to begin in the coming months.
