56 Street Multi-Use Pathway (6 Ave to Winskill Park)
Update – MUP Extension to 8A Avenue and 55A Street
As construction of the Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) along 56 Street continues to progress, the project scope has been expanded to include the extension of the MUP along 8A Avenue and 55A Street. Originally planned as part of the 56 St MUP project but was subject to funding limitations, the 56 St to Winskill extension was originally proposed as a shared road. The project has since secured additional funding to upgrade the cycling/pedestrian facility from a shared road to a 3.5m asphalt MUP, to be consistent with 56 St. These enhancements will significantly improve connectivity, safety, and comfort to users.
Proposed Improvements:
- Installation of a new 3.5m wide MUP along 8A Ave from 56 St to 55A St and on 55A St from 8A Ave to 9 Ave.
- Relocation of existing streetlights and the installation of new pedestrian lights with glare covers to enhance corridor visibility and safety.
Potential Impacts:
- 14 additional trees will be removed or relocated to accommodate the extended MUP along 8A Avenue and 55A Street. All removed trees will be replaced by newly planted trees off-site.
Please see the 8A Ave Extension Presentation Drawing for more information.
Multi-Use Pathway Construction Along 56 Street
Construction for the 56 Street Multi-Use Pathway began in July 2025. The new pathway will be located along 56 Street between 6 Avenue and Winskill Park.
Current Construction Activities:
- A new 3.5 metre wide Multi-Use Pathway, extending from 6 Avenue to 8A Avenue along 56 Street
- Street-lighting Upgrades
- Improvements to the crosswalks at 6 Avenue and 8A Avenue
During working hours, the northbound traffic on 56 Street between 6 Avenue and 8A Avenue will be reduced to a single-lane from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Tree removals along the construction area were completed in May 2025. A reforestation plan is in place and will be carried out once construction has been completed. In total, 71 trees were removed and those that are viable will be relocated. In accordance with the City's tree protection bylaw, approximately 200 trees will be replanted across Delta to replace the removed trees.
Project Background:
A Public Information Meeting with City staff was held on September 25, 2024, to discuss the proposed design with the community. The proposed improvements include a 3.5m wide asphalt multi-use pathway, grassed boulevard, street trees and LED street lighting along the east side of 56 Street between 6 Avenue and 8A Avenue, and along 8A Avenue and 55A Street to provide connection to Winskill Park. Please see the presentation drawing[NT1] for more information.
The project is part of Delta’s annual Cycling Infrastructure program to increase safety and accessibility for cyclist and pedestrian in the community. The cycling improvements along this route are identified in Delta’s Cycling Master Plan. For more information regarding Delta's current cycling routes, please refer to the Delta Routes Map.
