Highway 91/17 Upgrade.
Delta, BC.
Three new interchanges built beside commuter, ferry and port traffic, finished on schedule in spring 2023.
ClientPacific Gateway Constructors
PartnersLedcor, Aecon and BEL Contracting
Our roleCommunications Manager, a Key Individual in the design-build agreement
Delivered2022 to 2023
A closed highway for the long weekend, one complaint.
July 2022. The Highway 91 Connector shut for a full long weekend, cutting the main access to a business park and key routes to BC Ferries and YVR. No major traffic delays.
150+
Traffic and construction notices
200+
Public enquiries answered
11
Traffic advisory committee meetings
What we did.
Through every phase.
- A communications and engagement strategy
- A crisis communications and issues process
- Quarterly Traffic Advisory Committee meetings
- Six news releases and information bulletins
- Print and radio ads for the major closure
- Three progress postcards to neighbours
“When SitePartners was brought on to fill the Communications Manager role, there was a significantly positive shift in client sentiment.”