Phase one upgrades on Nanaimo’s Metral Dr. near completion ahead of tricky phase two
NANAIMO — A major upgrade to a key corridor through the city is nearing the halfway point.
A complete streets makeover of Metral Dr. from Mostar Rd. to Turner Rd. is almost done with crews expected to be wrapped on site within the next couple of weeks after final paving, line painting and landscaping.
Phil Stewart, City manager of engineering projects, said attention is quickly turning to phase two of the upgrade, involving a significantly more challenging stretch from Turner Rd. to Aulds Rd. which includes a major commercial area.
“The businesses are really important to keep traffic flowing through there, we’re going to be working closely with our contractor when we are working in and around that heavily commercial area, Enterprise Way to Aulds Rd.”