High-friction surfaces are now in place at 14 locations in the Lower Mainland including along Scott Road and Highway 10, helping drivers maintain better control in both dry and wet conditions and reducing rear-end collisions.
According to the province, these intersections and off-ramps were selected for the treatment application because they were identified as high-collision locations. The application toughens the road surface to reduce skidding and helps vehicles come to a complete stop, quickly and safely.
The specialized aggregate and resin treatment is expected to improve friction for more than seven years. It has been applied at the Highway 10 - 120 St./Scott Road intersection (eastbound/westbound) in Surrey
Work began last year, but completion was delayed due to unfavourable weather.
The $3.9-million project is a partnership between the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and ICBC, which will be monitoring these intersections to determine effectiveness and whether the treatment will be used at other locations.
