The expansion of Highway 7 from Maple Ridge to Mission is in its final stages of construction, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.
Significant construction work has now been completed, said the ministry in an email to The News.
Right now work crews are focused on final roadway, safety and finishing elements, including finalizing the signal electrical works at the 272 Street intersection and the 287 Street intersection with the highway.
Construction for the project began in November 2022, to widen the four kilometre stretch of Lougheed Highway from two to four lanes of traffic, two in each direction.
When it was first announced the project was expected to cost $106.4 million and was to be completed in the fall of 2024.
Then the cost expectations increased to $130.19 million and the project was to be completed in the fall of 2025.
At the time, Ravi Reetoo explained on behalf of the ministry, that early in construction, a larger than anticipated number of archaeological sites were located within the project footprint, and some minor redesigns were required to accommodate environmental concerns.
“As a result, schedule and budget forecasts were revised,” said Reetoo in July 2025, noting those budget forecasts were reflected in government’s 2023/24 financial update, published in the second quarterly report, and put out in November 2023.
On Thursday, June 25, the ministry said the project budget remains at $130.19 million, including $100.98 million from the province and $29.21 million from the Government of Canada.
But, they did not say when the project is expected to be fully completed, only that it is now in its finals stages.
The ministry noted that drivers should continue to expect periodic traffic management measures and reduced speeds through active work zones as crews complete the remaining work.
Motorists are being asked to plan ahead, obey posted signage, and use caution when travelling through the corridor.
The ministry said they will be providing a more comprehensive update on the project soon.