72 Avenue Roadway Improvements (BNSF Overpass to 120 Street)

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August 19, 2025 - Starting August 21, nighttime works along 72 Ave between Brewster Dr and Westview Drive will begin from 7 pm – 5:30 am. Traffic will be single-lane in both direction with no on-street parking permitted on 72 Ave to facilitate paving works.


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

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:

Crews have completed the majority of the works between Brewster Drive to 120 Street, with a new traffic signal at 118 Street. U-turns/traffic signal commissioning at the Nicholson Road intersection is planned for August 28, 2025. Works are ongoing between Brewster Drive to 115 Street, with final roadway paving tentatively scheduled for the overnight hours between August 21 to August 30, 2025. Over the next couple of weeks, crews will be completing the require electrical works, roadway line painting, and surface restorations. Project completion is still set for summer/fall 2025.

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:

To reduce daytime traffic disruptions, nightwork is scheduled for paving operations on 72 Avenue, between Brewster Drive and Westview Drive:

  • Asphalt surface removal (milling): August 21 and 22, from 7:00 pm to 7 am
  • New asphalt placement and other small paving operations: August 26 to August 30, from 7:00 pm to 7 am

During these activities, traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction, and there will be no on-street parking permitted on 72 Avenue. Residents fronting this section are strongly encouraged to find alternate parking if they anticipate needing vehicle access during these hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise during night work, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Funding Partners:

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

August 19, 2025 - Starting August 21, nighttime works along 72 Ave between Brewster Dr and Westview Drive will begin from 7 pm – 5:30 am. Traffic will be single-lane in both direction with no on-street parking permitted on 72 Ave to facilitate paving works.


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

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:

Crews have completed the majority of the works between Brewster Drive to 120 Street, with a new traffic signal at 118 Street. U-turns/traffic signal commissioning at the Nicholson Road intersection is planned for August 28, 2025. Works are ongoing between Brewster Drive to 115 Street, with final roadway paving tentatively scheduled for the overnight hours between August 21 to August 30, 2025. Over the next couple of weeks, crews will be completing the require electrical works, roadway line painting, and surface restorations. Project completion is still set for summer/fall 2025.

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:

To reduce daytime traffic disruptions, nightwork is scheduled for paving operations on 72 Avenue, between Brewster Drive and Westview Drive:

  • Asphalt surface removal (milling): August 21 and 22, from 7:00 pm to 7 am
  • New asphalt placement and other small paving operations: August 26 to August 30, from 7:00 pm to 7 am

During these activities, traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction, and there will be no on-street parking permitted on 72 Avenue. Residents fronting this section are strongly encouraged to find alternate parking if they anticipate needing vehicle access during these hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise during night work, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Funding Partners:

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

Page last updated: 19 Aug 2025, 06:00 PM