As the town prepares to revive its historical city center, businesses in Langley, British Columbia are prepared for impacts. Starting Jan. 2, 2025, work will begin on the Fraser Highway One-Way Project. The$ 18-million, two-phase project aims to improve pedestrian walkways, replace aging infrastructure, create more community spaces and revitalize the landscaping. Parking along the path will be limited as phase one begins between Salt Lane and 206 Street. Although businesses have been informed of the strategies for some time, there are still questions about how stores will perform when the work is complete, according to Diamonds owner David Stingl.
” We’re certainly really concerned that there isn’t a lot for the traders in terms of making sure that the area is doing enough advertising, that type of thing, so that folks know we’re empty during the closure”, he said. One of the concerns of 40New Westminster companies is the closure of Front Street, which will leave little room for pedestrians. According to Stingl, some individuals, like elderly, may find this difficult to access. Stingl adds that he would like to see more safety to ensure that none of the stores are harmed. The job is worth millions and millions of dollars, and it seems like they haven’t actually done enough to lessen the effects it’s going to have on the companies, Stingl said. Randy’s Game Shop user Randy Rennes echoes Stingl’s problems, especially when it comes to losing the park in front of his store. NowOPP closing a portion of Hwy. Reports:” It’s bad much around some days when it’s busy getting parking and accessibility to stores,” he said.” It’s hard to imagine how it’s going to be when building really starts,” he said. 1: 56Gastown firms criticize pilot who uses pedestrians as a form of communication ” I’m concerned for a lot of business owners down around”, he said. The City of Langley did not respond to requests for comment before the release date.” I think this is going to be a major impact. Design is anticipated to last through 2025 until the summertime.
Langley businesses concerned about effects as town center’s revival progresses
