Teskey Hillside Connector Road (Teskey to Jinkerson)

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This new road is called Ross Road and is needed to accommodate growth and traffic in the area. Jinkerson Road has had much higher traffic volumes than it was meant to manage. As the community continues to grow, the new Ross Road will support future development.

This road connection was identified in the 1989 Promontory AreaRoss Road, looking at the new Teskey roundabout Comprehensive Development Plan, in the 2000 and 2016 Promontory Area Road Network Studies and in Chilliwack's Official Community Plan.

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is the plan still according to the images posted here? once the road and all associated works are complete there will be a bank built up on the north side to the same elevation as before the construction started?

jamie_clark asked about 3 years ago

The grading works that have been completed to date are in accordance with the original design and renderings posted here. There will be a cut slope down from the Strata fence to the new Ross Road but no additional berm.
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After this phase is completed are there plans to do the Ross road to Ryder Lk. road connection?

Richard asked about 3 years ago

Thank you for your question. Although the long-range plan is for Ross Rd to connect up to Ryder Lake, the current 10-year Capital Plan does not include this extension east of Jinkerson Road. Given that the current Official Community Plan (OCP) does not allow for increased densification in Ryder Lake, the timing for this extension is not known.
Share This roundabout design is not bike-friendly. Anytime you make some cycling dismount you are saying it is not safe enough to ride here. You can make this bike-friendly though with some small adjustments to the design. Take a look at BC's roundabout recommendations https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/driving/consequences/vision-zero/resource-kit-community-road-safety-toolkit-module2.pdf and install a multi-use crossing (aka cross-ride) per the BC Active Transportation Guide. on Facebook Share This roundabout design is not bike-friendly. Anytime you make some cycling dismount you are saying it is not safe enough to ride here. You can make this bike-friendly though with some small adjustments to the design. Take a look at BC's roundabout recommendations https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/driving/consequences/vision-zero/resource-kit-community-road-safety-toolkit-module2.pdf and install a multi-use crossing (aka cross-ride) per the BC Active Transportation Guide. on Twitter Share This roundabout design is not bike-friendly. Anytime you make some cycling dismount you are saying it is not safe enough to ride here. You can make this bike-friendly though with some small adjustments to the design. Take a look at BC's roundabout recommendations https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/driving/consequences/vision-zero/resource-kit-community-road-safety-toolkit-module2.pdf and install a multi-use crossing (aka cross-ride) per the BC Active Transportation Guide. on Linkedin Email This roundabout design is not bike-friendly. Anytime you make some cycling dismount you are saying it is not safe enough to ride here. You can make this bike-friendly though with some small adjustments to the design. Take a look at BC's roundabout recommendations https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/driving/consequences/vision-zero/resource-kit-community-road-safety-toolkit-module2.pdf and install a multi-use crossing (aka cross-ride) per the BC Active Transportation Guide. link

This roundabout design is not bike-friendly. Anytime you make some cycling dismount you are saying it is not safe enough to ride here. You can make this bike-friendly though with some small adjustments to the design. Take a look at BC's roundabout recommendations https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/driving/consequences/vision-zero/resource-kit-community-road-safety-toolkit-module2.pdf and install a multi-use crossing (aka cross-ride) per the BC Active Transportation Guide.

Paul asked about 3 years ago

We appreciate the great question and comment. The roundabout is designed to the highest of engineering standards and with the limitations of available land for the roundabout footprint, the hillside design, and with safety at top of mind for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists the current roundabout design was chosen.
If we were connecting a multi-use trail to a crosswalk, the installation of elephant’s feet/cross-ride would have been considered appropriate. The new Ross Road will have a pedestrian sidewalk on the southside of the road and marked bike lanes on both sides of the road. If a cyclist does not wish to ride with the traffic in a “sharrow” lane through the roundabout, they have the option of dismounting and crossing the road as a pedestrian and then re-entering the bike lane once they have made it through the intersection. With the support of the Motor Vehicle Act language, cyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers therefore, claiming a lane and travelling through the intersection is acceptable and is dependant on a cyclist’s ability and comfort level when riding in travel lanes.
Share What type of intersection will be installed at Ross and Jinkerson roads? (i.e. two-way, four-way) on Facebook Share What type of intersection will be installed at Ross and Jinkerson roads? (i.e. two-way, four-way) on Twitter Share What type of intersection will be installed at Ross and Jinkerson roads? (i.e. two-way, four-way) on Linkedin Email What type of intersection will be installed at Ross and Jinkerson roads? (i.e. two-way, four-way) link

What type of intersection will be installed at Ross and Jinkerson roads? (i.e. two-way, four-way)

hey_pedro asked about 3 years ago

Thank you for your question. The intersection at Ross Road and Jinkerson Road will be designed with one stop sign on Ross Road (heading south); a marked crosswalk across Ross Road as well as one marked crosswalk across Jinkerson Road connecting to the new sidewalk; Jinkerson Road at this crosswalk will also have an RRFB installed. Please see the lower right-hand corner of the graphic below that displays the stop sign location as well as the crosswalk markings.
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Can you share the actual plan for this road? Also what is the plan for between the road and strata?

asked about 3 years ago

Thank you for your question.
The overall project drawing has been posted on the fence beside Jinkerson Park and on the project webpage. The project webpage can be located by clicking here.
The existing Strata fencing, cedar hedge and gravel pathway will not be impacted by the proposed road works. After road grading works and prior to final landscaping restoration, the City will be working with the Parks Department to look for opportunities for pockets of tree planting at the top of the slope between the road/park and road/strata.
Share 1. I'd like to know what the intersection of Ross and Jinkerson will look like. Will it be a 3-way stop? 2. Will there be a fence on the north side of the playground to prevent kids from running down onto the new road? 3. I assume Ross Road will continue up towards Ryder Lake at one point. Is there a timeline for that? on Facebook Share 1. I'd like to know what the intersection of Ross and Jinkerson will look like. Will it be a 3-way stop? 2. Will there be a fence on the north side of the playground to prevent kids from running down onto the new road? 3. I assume Ross Road will continue up towards Ryder Lake at one point. Is there a timeline for that? on Twitter Share 1. I'd like to know what the intersection of Ross and Jinkerson will look like. Will it be a 3-way stop? 2. Will there be a fence on the north side of the playground to prevent kids from running down onto the new road? 3. I assume Ross Road will continue up towards Ryder Lake at one point. Is there a timeline for that? on Linkedin Email 1. I'd like to know what the intersection of Ross and Jinkerson will look like. Will it be a 3-way stop? 2. Will there be a fence on the north side of the playground to prevent kids from running down onto the new road? 3. I assume Ross Road will continue up towards Ryder Lake at one point. Is there a timeline for that? link

1. I'd like to know what the intersection of Ross and Jinkerson will look like. Will it be a 3-way stop? 2. Will there be a fence on the north side of the playground to prevent kids from running down onto the new road? 3. I assume Ross Road will continue up towards Ryder Lake at one point. Is there a timeline for that?

TD asked over 3 years ago

There will be a one-way stop on Ross Road at Jinkerson Road. A new rectangular rapid flashing beacon crosswalk will be installed on the Jinkerson Park side of the intersection to allow pedestrians to cross from the existing sidewalk on Jinkerson Road, over to the park and the new sidewalk down Ross Road to Teskey Way. A fence will be installed between the park and the new road. The future extension of Ross Road is not currently in the City’s 10-year plan.
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WILDLIFE CONSIDERATION? ANY WATERWAYS OBSTRUCTED?

Taras Atleo asked over 3 years ago

Our contractor’s design-build team includes a Qualified Environmental Professional who oversees the design and construction to ensure compliance with provincial and federal environmental regulations. Roadside swales along Teskey Way require relocation and a culvert to cross under the new Ross Road.
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Is there a roundabout involved with this project?

dlade asked over 3 years ago

Yes. A new single-lane roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Teskey Way and Ross Road.