Roundabout construction complete at Foothills & 18th Ave

PRINCE GEORGE —The single lane roundabout at the intersection of Foothills Boulevard and 18th Avenue is now complete and open to motorists. The project, which was delivered on time and under budget, was funded in part through City reserves, the Canada Community-Building Fund, and developer contribution.

At the August 16 meeting, Council approved a proposed change in scope for the project to add the grading and paving of the adjacent UNBC Connector Trail (Ginter’s Meadow) parking lot.

The proposal was brought forward as the report shows the roundabout project was set to come in under budget. The approved budget was for $1.6 million, with costs projected to be less than $1.4 million. A portion of the remaining $200,000 budget has now been used to cover the cost of the parking lot improvements.

Chris Vliegenthart, transportation services supervisor, said this roundabout will improve pedestrian and vehicle safety at this intersection.