Thomas Street Reconstruction

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Road improvements on Thomas Street - between Cooper Drive and Halliwell Avenue - will take place throughout most of 2025. The reconstruction of this 700-metre section of Thomas Street is a priority due to the condition of the degraded road surface and age of the existing watermain. The work includes a water main replacement, sanitary and storm sewer repairs, and landscaping.

A multi-use pathway (MUP) will be added on the east side of the road and a sidewalk will be added to the west side. An MUP is geared towards a variety of uses - for example, bikes, roller blades
Road improvements on Thomas Street - between Cooper Drive and Halliwell Avenue - will take place throughout most of 2025. The reconstruction of this 700-metre section of Thomas Street is a priority due to the condition of the degraded road surface and age of the existing watermain. The work includes a water main replacement, sanitary and storm sewer repairs, and landscaping.

A multi-use pathway (MUP) will be added on the east side of the road and a sidewalk will be added to the west side. An MUP is geared towards a variety of uses - for example, bikes, roller blades, skateboards, joggers, walkers, and more - while sidewalks are meant for pedestrian-use only.

This project is funded partly funded through the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance Agreement with the Province of BC. Through that agreement, the City of Terrace was awarded almost $35 million over five years to support the renewal or replacement of capital assets, and construction of infrastructure, such as roads, water, sewer and other amenities.

The City also received $413,880 Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant from the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit to add a sidewalk on the west side of the newly constructed street.

  • 30 kms/hr speed limit now in effect

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    30 kms/hour zone in place for the duration of the project, as of April 6.

    A 30-kilometre/hour zone is now in effect around the Thomas Street Reconstruction project. Please refer to the map to see which streets the zone includes.

    For the safety of all those in the area and working on the project, and to decrease disturbances to neighbours, the speed limit went into effect on Sunday, April 6.

    With the introduction of the one-way system, traffic has increased on the detour routes, which do not have sidewalks. We want to decrease the risk to pedestrians using these streets.

    This zone will remain in place for the duration of the project, which is expected to be complete in the fall of this year.

    Signage has been installed in the appropriate areas.

    Thank you for your cooperation and keeping everyone safe!

  • Grant funding makes for TWO pathways

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    Rendering of what North Thomas Street will look like once project is complete.

    The newly constructed section of Thomas Street above Lanfear Hill will now have a pathway on BOTH sides of the street thanks to a $413,880 Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant the City applied for and received from the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

    This project and these pathways support the City’s goal to provide more accessible and active transportation routes – for walkers, cyclists, skateboarders, rollerskaters…you name it!

    Reconstruction plans always included a multi-use pathway on the east side of the road. But now, with this grant funding, the street will also have a sidewalk on the west side.

    Currently, the road has an older, narrow sidewalk on the east side and a gravel shoulder on the west.

    Multi-Use-Pathway vs. Sidewalk

    Wondering what the difference is between a multi-use pathway (MUP) and a sidewalk? An MUP is geared towards a variety of uses, for example, bikes, roller blades, skateboards, joggers, walkers, and more. It's made of asphalt as opposed to concrete, and wider than a sidewalk (approximately 3 metres wide). Sidewalks, on the other hand, are made of concrete and meant for pedestrian-use only

    Active Transportation Grant Recipients

    The Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program funds Indigenous, local and regional governments with cost-sharing investments of up to $500,000 for infrastructure projects and as much as $50,000 in funding to develop active transportation network plans.

    For more information, check out the provincial news release that includes a complete list of communities that received the Active Transportation grants.

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  • One-way Northbound traffic between Cooper and Twedle

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    As of Monday, March 24, Thomas Street traffic will be ONE-WAY NORTHBOUND ONLY between Cooper Drive and Twedle Avenue.

    The section of Thomas Street, between Twedle Avenue and Halliwell Avenue will remain two-way (for now).

    A detour along Twedle Street, Terrace Street and Cooper Drive is available. See map for more details.





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  • Asphalt milling to begin mid March

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    The first phase of the project, asphalt milling, will start mid-March. Asphalt milling involves removing the existing pavement surface.

    While this work is happening, traffic patterns will be adjusted as needed and the public can expect minor delays.

    We apologize for the inconvenience in advance.

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  • Traffic will be one-way throughout construction

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    During much of this project, traffic from Cooper Drive to Halliwell Avenue will be one-way north bound. There may also be intermittent traffic delays on the roads, and at intersections and driveways.

    Detours and alternative routes will be available, and pedestrians will be able to walk through a delineated path in most areas.

    The aim of the one-way system is to provide consistent traffic control for road users that can be maintained throughout the duration of the project. It will allow for ongoing construction and prevent confusion that may occur with other traffic management methods.

    We apologize for the inconvenience but the results will be well worth it in the end! We'll share more about the detours soon.

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Page last updated: 17 Apr 2025, 04:24 PM