72 Avenue Roadway Improvements (BNSF Overpass to 120 Street)

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The City of Delta is pleased to inform you that the 72 Avenue Roadway Improvement Project is now nearing its final stages. Thanks to the cooperation and patience of our community, the roadway has been successfully widened to accommodate four travel lanes, complete with a centre median, between Westview Drive and 120 Street. In addition, important upgrades have been completed to streetlighting, bus stops, and sidewalks.


In February 2020, the City of Delta held its third public information meeting for the 72 Avenue Roadway Improvements. Phase 1 of the project was successfully completed in 2023. Watch our recap video of Phase 1 here. Phase 2 works are scheduled to start the week of October 21, 2024. At this time, it’s anticipated that work will be substantially complete by fall 2025.

Construction Phasing:

  • Phase 1 (BNSF Overpass to 115 Street) - Completed in 2023
  • Phase 2 (115 Street to 120 Street) - Started in 2024 - Substantial Completion in fall 2025

Project Improvements Include:

  • Road widening to accommodate 4 travel lanes, complete with a centre median island from 115 Street to 120 Street
  • New LED street lighting
  • New traffic signal at 118 Street and 72 Avenue
  • Bus stop improvements
  • Sidewalk improvements
  • Hydro / telecommunication pole relocations
  • New traffic signal equipment to support signalized U-turns at 116 Street & Nicholson Road intersections

Construction Updates/Schedule:

The second and final phase of the project remains on schedule for substantial completion in fall 2025. Following this milestone, a small construction presence will remain onsite to address any outstanding deficiencies.

We would also like to remind residents that, under Delta Boulevard Maintenance Bylaw No. 4734, 1990, residents are responsible for the maintenance of boulevards adjacent to their property. This includes mowing and watering of grass, as well as maintenance of gravel, pavers, or any other surface treatments.

The City does not provide replanting of grass or maintenance of other surface treatments adjacent to residential properties. In addition, any alterations to the municipal boulevard require prior written approval from the City. Unauthorized changes may be removed without notice, and the City assumes no responsibility for restoring unapproved changes.

Traffic Impacts:

During construction, please travel with caution and observe all road and construction signage, posted speed limits, and instructions from traffic control personnel. Residents along 72 Avenue may experience limited or no vehicle access when construction is taking place directly in front of their property or driveways are being worked on. Please note: you may be unable to drive or park on the new pavement for 5 to 7 days, depending on the Contractor’s requirements. We strongly encourage residents to arrange alternative parking during this time.

Construction Night Work:

There is no current plans for night work at this time.

Funding Partners:

This project is co-funded by TransLink as part of their Major Road Network Improvement Program.

The City of Delta is pleased to inform you that the 72 Avenue Roadway Improvement Project is now nearing its final stages. Thanks to the cooperation and patience of our community, the roadway has been successfully widened to accommodate four travel lanes, complete with a centre median, between Westview Drive and 120 Street. In addition, important upgrades have been completed to streetlighting, bus stops, and sidewalks.


In February 2020, the City of Delta held its third public information meeting for the 72 Avenue Roadway Improvements. Phase 1 of the project was successfully completed in 2023. Watch our recap video of Phase 1 here. Phase 2 works are scheduled to start the week of October 21, 2024. At this time, it’s anticipated that work will be substantially complete by fall 2025.

Construction Phasing:

  • Phase 1 (BNSF Overpass to 115 Street) - Completed in 2023
  • Phase 2 (115 Street to 120 Street) - Started in 2024 - Substantial Completion in fall 2025

Project Improvements Include:

  • Road widening to accommodate 4 travel lanes, complete with a centre median island from 115 Street to 120 Street
  • New LED street lighting
  • New traffic signal at 118 Street and 72 Avenue
  • Bus stop improvements
  • Sidewalk improvements
  • Hydro / telecommunication pole relocations
  • New traffic signal equipment to support signalized U-turns at 116 Street & Nicholson Road intersections

Construction Updates/Schedule:

The second and final phase of the project remains on schedule for substantial completion in fall 2025. Following this milestone, a small construction presence will remain onsite to address any outstanding deficiencies.

We would also like to remind residents that, under Delta Boulevard Maintenance Bylaw No. 4734, 1990, residents are responsible for the maintenance of boulevards adjacent to their property. This includes mowing and watering of grass, as well as maintenance of gravel, pavers, or any other surface treatments.

The City does not provide replanting of grass or maintenance of other surface treatments adjacent to residential properties. In addition, any alterations to the municipal boulevard require prior written approval from the City. Unauthorized changes may be removed without notice, and the City assumes no responsibility for restoring unapproved changes.

Traffic Impacts:

During construction, please travel with caution and observe all road and construction signage, posted speed limits, and instructions from traffic control personnel. Residents along 72 Avenue may experience limited or no vehicle access when construction is taking place directly in front of their property or driveways are being worked on. Please note: you may be unable to drive or park on the new pavement for 5 to 7 days, depending on the Contractor’s requirements. We strongly encourage residents to arrange alternative parking during this time.

Construction Night Work:

There is no current plans for night work at this time.

Funding Partners:

This project is co-funded by TransLink as part of their Major Road Network Improvement Program.

Page last updated: 19 Sep 2025, 03:19 PM