Construction of new $8.1 million transit exchange set to begin near Highstreet in Abbotsford

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ABBOTSFORD — The City of Abbotsford announced Monday that construction of an $8.1 million transit exchange in the Highstreet area of Mount Lehman Road will begin later this month.

In a statement, the city says the the transit hub is being funded in part by a $3.2 million investment from the provincial government through B.C. Transit.

The transit exchange will be located on Highstreet Access Road near the Highstreet Shopping Centre, between Mt. Lehman Road and Cardinal Avenue. The city says the new transit hub will improve connections for growing neighborhoods in the Mt. Lehman area and throughout Abbotsford and will provide residents with improved access to public transportation.

“As the City of Abbotsford continues to grow as the cultural and economic Hub of the Fraser Valley, so does the need for safe, reliable and convenient connections throughout our city,” Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens said. “The new Highstreet Transit Exchange will improve service and comfort for riders and make it easier for residents to move around our city and the region. We are grateful to the Province of BC for their investment and partnership as we strengthen our transit network and enhance community connections.”

The new exchange will feature five new bus bays serving both local and regional routes, including the Fraser Valley Express, new transit shelters with bench seating, enhanced street lighting, bike racks, and a new multi-use pathway from Cardinal Ave. to Mt. Lehman Ave. along the north side of the road. The project also includes new public plaza spaces with additional trees and bench seating, and a new washroom building for transit operators. The city says this new infrastructure will support the city’s growth in the transit network, accommodate increased service levels and improve customer experience for riders.

The contract for this project was awarded to B&B Contracting, with construction scheduled to begin later this month and be completed by the end of summer 2026. During construction, residents can expect some traffic impacts and delays; however, two-way traffic on Highstreet Access Road will be maintained, and accessible pedestrian detours will be in place. In the meantime, Highstreet transit services will operate from a temporary transit exchange on Cardinal Avenue during construction; transit users should check for BC Transit customer alerts which will advise of any changes or delays to routes.