Fraser Highway closes to through traffic November 12 for a month of SkyTrain construction
A section of Fraser Highway in Surrey will be local access only from November 12 to December 12 while workers install beams for the future Green Timbers Station.
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A section of Fraser Highway in Surrey will be restricted to local traffic for one month starting November 12, while workers install beams above the road for the future Green Timbers Station, Peace Arch News reported November 3.
The section from Whalley Boulevard to 140 Street will be local access only from November 12 to December 12. Workers are building part of the SkyTrain guideway that will carry trains above the road once the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension opens. Peace Arch News said the work will run 24 hours a day, with traffic stopped when overhead work is active directly above the road.
Who is affected
Drivers who travel through that stretch of Fraser Highway to reach areas beyond it will need to use one of three detour routes: King George Boulevard, 100 Avenue or 96 Avenue. Access to 138 Street north of Fraser Highway will also be restricted until December 18, one week after the main closure ends.
Pedestrians and cyclists keep access on the north side of Fraser Highway throughout the period. The south side multi-use pathway will be local access only. Emergency services access is maintained throughout.
What comes next
Green Timbers Station is one of the stations planned for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension, which will add new SkyTrain service connecting Surrey City Centre to Langley City. The beam installation work this month is one stage in a construction schedule that stretches across multiple Surrey roads as the guideway is built section by section.
Surrey's new mayor Doug McCallum has a SkyTrain extension further south as one of his 15 election commitments: a line from Surrey City Centre down King George Boulevard to Newton. That commitment goes to a council vote at the first regular meeting on November 9. The Green Timbers construction is part of the existing provincial extension project, separate from the Newton commitment.
What you can do
If you live or drive in the area between Whalley Boulevard and 140 Street, plan an alternate route through King George Boulevard, 100 Avenue or 96 Avenue before November 12. The restriction runs until December 12, and the 138 Street access restriction runs until December 18.
Questions this story answers
Which section of Fraser Highway will be restricted?
The section between Whalley Boulevard and 140 Street in Surrey will become local access only. Peace Arch News reported this affects the stretch near the future Green Timbers Station on the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension.
When does the restriction start and end?
The restriction runs from November 12 to December 12, 2026, one month in total. Peace Arch News reported workers will be active 24 hours a day, with temporary traffic stops when overhead work is happening directly above the road.
Why is the road being restricted?
Workers need to lift and install beams above Fraser Highway as part of building the future Green Timbers Station. The beams form part of the SkyTrain guideway that will carry trains over the road once the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension opens.
What detour routes are available?
Peace Arch News reported three detour routes: King George Boulevard, 100 Avenue and 96 Avenue. Drivers who normally use that section of Fraser Highway can reach most destinations through those three roads.
Is 138 Street affected too?
Yes. Peace Arch News reported that access to and from 138 Street north of Fraser Highway will also be restricted until December 18, one week after the main Fraser Highway restriction ends on December 12.
Can pedestrians and cyclists still use the road?
Peace Arch News reported that pedestrian and cyclist access stays open on the north side of Fraser Highway throughout the restriction period. The south side multi-use pathway will also be local access only, matching the road.
Will emergency services still be able to reach homes and businesses in the area?
Yes. Peace Arch News reported that emergency services access is maintained throughout the construction period. Workers will be active 24 hours a day for the full month, and emergency vehicles can reach homes and businesses in the area throughout.
Where can Surrey residents get more information about the SkyTrain construction?
The Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension is a provincial project. Residents looking for the full schedule of upcoming construction restrictions can check the project's own site. The Peace Arch News article from November 3, 2026, is the source for the dates and details of this specific closure.
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