Washmill Lake Court Extension

/ Hwy. 102 Underpass

Washmill Lake Drive Opens

(December 9, 2011) - Washmill Lake Drive underpass will open to traffic today at noon. It will provide a third roadway to and from the Bayers Lake Business Park.

The roadway crosses underneath Highway 102, connecting Chain Lake Drive to Northwest Arm Drive via Washmill Lake Drive and Regency Park Drive.

It includes upgrades such as bike lanes, sidewalks and storm water services. This third entrance/exit will facilitate development in the business park and reduce traffic backlogs and congestion.

The total cost of the project was approximately $16 million. The

project began in spring 2010 with funding from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF). A total of $6.7 million is supported through the ISF program.

Construction of the Washmill Lake Court Extension / Hwy. 102 Underpass Well Underway

The Washmill Lake Court Extension / Highway 102 underpass will provide a much anticipated third entrance / exit to the Bayers Lake Business Park.

Washmill Lake Drive, as it is to be renamed, will cross underneath highway 102 ultimately extending down to Northwest arm Drive as well as providing a connection to  Lacewood drive via Regency Park.

Phases 1, and 2 of this Federal/

Provincial/Municipal Infrastructure stimulus project are well underway.

Construction of the entire HRM project is anticipated to be completed by March 31, 2011 and the private developer completion of the remaining portions of Regency Park Drive are expected to follow closely behind.