Port Alberni travellers are being asked to provide input on provincial plans for a new roundabout.
The Province of British Columbia says a roundabout will soon be constructed at the contentious intersection of Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road. The project is expected to be tendered in late summer 2025. Once work gets underway, construction is expected to take a year.
This intersection, which provides a link between the City of Port Alberni and the West Coast communities of Ucluelet and Tofino, sees heavy traffic in the summer. This often leads to a backlog of cars on Beaver Creek Road. Back in 2021, it was identified as one of the worst intersections in Port Alberni due to "significant congestion" and a lack of traffic signals.
According to the province, a roundabout is expected to make the intersection safer and more accessible. It will eliminate left turns, improve sightlines and enhance access to the Clutesi Haven Marina boat ramp.
Members of the public can provide input, voice concerns or ask questions online at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/highway-4-beaver-creek. The deadline for public input is April 25, 2025.
