Image: Flickr, B.C. government / The Highway 11 and Highway 1 interchange in Abbotsford.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Fraser Valley highway project

B.C. govt. awards contract for Hwy. 11 interchange replacement in Abbotsford, work to begin soon

Jan 5, 2026 | 10:17 AM

ABBOTSFORD — The B.C. government says a design-build contract has been awarded to reconstruct the Highway 11 (Sumas Way) interchange in Abbotsford, with construction set to begin this month.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, the $242 million contract for this specific project has been extended to Metro Vancouver (Infrastructure) Partnership, a joint venture between Hall Constructors, Jacob Bros. and EBC Inc. Work is expected to begin in January 2026.

Once the project is completed, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit says motorists can expect reduced congestion, faster travel for commuters, new HOV lanes, bike paths and new truck parking.

“We know people in the Fraser Valley find travel increasingly difficult, given the traffic volume on Highway 1,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit. “Today’s step forward is great news for folks who commute through this region. The upgrades we’re making to Highway 11 will not only reduce bottlenecks but also improve transit and active forms of transportation, making it easier for everyone to reach their destinations. That means less time on the road and more time families can spend with each other.”

The interchange replacement coincides with the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program, which the province claims will facilitate more efficient goods movement and improve safety and reliability in the Fraser Valley.

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The replacement of the interchange on Highway 1 at Highway 11 will accommodate the widened highway and increased traffic volumes, making travel easier through the region.

The province says work will include widening 2.1 kilometres of Highway 1 from McKenzie Road to just east of the Highway 11 interchange. The project will also create new HOV/EV and bus-on-shoulder lanes and include the replacement of the Riverside Road/Rail overpass.

As part of the project, upgrades will be made to intersections at Highway 11/Marshall Road and Highway 11/Delair Road. New truck parking and improved active transportation connections, including new multi-use paths, sidewalks and bike lanes, will increase mobility for all people who rely on the roadway.

The remaining two major-works contracts in Phase 3B are expected to be awarded early in 2026, with updates about construction to follow.

“As the hub of the Fraser Valley and a key link in the North American Asia-Pacific Gateway, being able to move through and around our city is vital,” said Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens. “With more than 80,000 vehicles travelling through Abbotsford every day, our community relies on safe and efficient corridors to keep people and goods moving. The City of Abbotsford is pleased to see the Highway 11 Interchange Project moving forward, strengthening this critical route.”