The intersection of Oliver Rd. and the Island Hwy, along with Rutherford Rd. and the Island Hwy., will receive concrete barrier and pedestrian island work throughout the summer. (Google Earth)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Concrete barriers, safer crossings coming to major Island Hwy. intersections

Jun 28, 2019 | 7:47 AM

NANAIMO — It’s hoped $4 million worth of improvements will make a busy stretch of the Island Hwy. much safer.

Work will begin after the Canada Day weekend to replace concrete barriers at two key intersections along the highway: Oliver Rd. and Rutherford Rd.

Existing barriers and concrete islands for pedestrians and to divide lanes will be reconfigured with an improved design.

The upgrades will be built overnight to minimize traffic delays.

The work is expected to finish by the fall.

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Editor’s note — this is an updated story. A release from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure incorrectly said construction would happen at the Island Hwy. and Norwell Rd. intersection.

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