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[Mike K.]

Prior to the release the anticipated full project completion was late 2019, early 2020. Now it's mid-2020. The overpass will open to traffic by early 2020, so four-to-six months behind schedule (it was scheduled for late summer, early fall). The cloverleaf will open in mid-2020 and that will complete the project.

 

So it's not being pushed back by a year. It's being pushed back by four-to-six months.

 

The region had snow up until early March. Like I said before, it's not just what happens at the construction site that is taken into consideration and cold weather has lingering effects that can rapidly cause a cascading effect. But the delay here is not just weather-related.

[PraiseKek]

This is just how infrastructure is done in this region. It's all the drugs

[Cassidy]

So it's not being pushed back by a year. It's being pushed back by four-to-six months.

Indeed, but the project was already pushed back once prior to this current push back (the "noise mitigation" push back).

 

So in total, from the originally planned completion date (which was 2018) it's way over a year late ... so "yeah", it's pushed back by "a year".

[Victoria Watcher]

it’s 20 years overdue. and it’s being built in such a way that traffic disruptions are pretty minimal really considering what they are building. if it’s a bit late so be it.

[Mike K.]

Not getting off this easy, Cassidy. You specifically said February’s cold weather pushed it back by a year. D’oh!

[Cassidy]

Not getting off this easy, Cassidy. You specifically said February’s cold weather pushed it back by a year. D’oh!

 

I'll be more precise with my word assembly in future Mike, thus minimizing your opportunities to say "gotcha!!"

[Mike K.]

Fair!

I don’t mind the project taking longer, but I do appreciate the frustration of those who are living near it. The disruption has been huge. I do think though they once built property values will appreciate accordingly.

[satellite]

The last project update on their website is from October. Any updates on completion timing?

[Cassidy]

From Mikes post on April 12th - the website seems not to include the relevant press release updates:

 

 

For Immediate Release
2019TRAN0047-000642
April 12, 2019
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
INFORMATION BULLETIN
McKenzie interchange project enters final phase
SAANICH - The second and final construction contract for the McKenzie interchange project is 50% complete, with current work focusing on building the overpass that will allow Highway 1 traffic to travel through the intersection without stopping.

Once completed, the project will save commuters travelling from the downtown core to the western communities an estimated 20 minutes.

Due to unforeseen factors, including challenging weather and ground conditions, the completion timeline has shifted.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure anticipates removing the traffic lights on Highway 1 by this upcoming winter. The entire project, including the loop ramp, landscaping and transit facilities, is now expected to finish by summer 2020.

During construction this past winter, crews encountered significant weather events on the South Island, including heavy snow fall.

Recently, the ministry also discovered highly variable rock while digging under the existing intersection. As a result of the discovery, modifications were made to the overall design of the interchange's new centre pier. This pier will hold the bridge that will in future carry east and westbound traffic over the intersection.

As well, adjusted construction schedules to lessen both traffic and noise impacts have affected the overall project schedule.

The ministry apologises for any inconvenience that this delay will cause and continues to work closely with the contractor on-site to deliver the project as soon as possible. 

[Victoria Watcher]

The McKenzie interchange project will be at least $11 million over budget due to design changes, weather delays and other setbacks, the B.C. government confirmed Tuesday.

The budget update comes after the Transportation Ministry announced in April that the project was six months behind schedule.

 

https://www.timescol...ting-1.23860172

[DustMagnet]

Forget cost overruns (boring!) - look at that picture accompanying the article...  Not only does it mislabel the temporary pedestrian overpass as the Galloping Goose (that's on the other side of the highway) but the signage on the overpass indicates cyclists are to dismount when crossing, something the scofflaws pictured are obviously not doing.  I'm almost embarrassed to have ridden my bicycle today inasmuch as I would be associated with such wanton rule-breakers.

[sdwright.vic]

😳 and yet in another thread you point out the indignity of people parking incorrectly at a Canadian Tire.

Edited by sdwright.vic, 18 June 2019 - 08:14 PM.

[DustMagnet]

and yet in another thread you point out the indignity of people parking incorrectly at a Canadian Tire.

 

Indignity?  All I did was point out that the YD advice and/or plastic bollards would avoid the issue.  What indignity?

Can't I have fun pointing out journalistic errors and taking the piss out of the bicycle haters?

[On the Level]

Can't I have fun pointing out journalistic errors and taking the piss out of the bicycle haters?

 

For the entertainment of the 5% of the population that uses the bike lanes sure!

 

For the record, I like the bike lanes, just not the illusion that they are more than they are.

 

For the record record.....I like Canadian Tire.....

 

For the record record record....where is Nparkers off topic thread post!

[Nparker]

NParker has left the building.

[Mike K.]

For the entertainment of the 5% of the population that uses the bike lanes sure!

2.5%

[DustMagnet]

NParker has left the building.

 

Careful leaving the parking lot!

[DustMagnet]

Concrete beams for McKenzie interchange set for installation this weekend

 

https://www.goldstre...n-this-weekend/

 

 

No lane closures are expected, according to B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, but motorists will see “the usual” delays tied to the project.

 

Progress...

EDIT: Wait, are the "usual delays tied to the project" traffic delays or project delays? 

Edited by DustMagnet, 19 July 2019 - 04:13 PM.

[sdwright.vic]

Does it really matter? There were delays before and during the project.

Trying to prove some kind of point?

I would rather additional delay because of removing gridlock then continued gridlock.

[DustMagnet]

Does it really matter? There were delays before and during the project.

Trying to prove some kind of point?

I would rather additional delay because of removing gridlock then continued gridlock.

 

Trying to make a joke out of the choice of wording in the press release but I guess you've just answered Maximus' question with a resounding, "No!"

https://www.youtube....h?v=Of_jyeDZ3Sg

Edited by DustMagnet, 19 July 2019 - 05:08 PM.