New left-turn lanes on Garibaldi Way as part of intersection improvements

District of Squamish is moving forward with intersection upgrade work at Garibaldi Way and Tantalus Road. The improvements will help to address safety and traffic flow for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles in this high-traffic area.

Construction is expected to take place in phases with the detailed design work taking place this spring and initial work beginning between summer and fall 2022. The list of safety and traffic flow upgrades may be viewed within a detailed map here and include:

One way traffic on Tantalus Road South (in the southbound direction) between Garibaldi Way and Diamond Road;

A new multi-use path along Garibaldi Way from Highway 99 to Diamond Head Road

Installation of a second crosswalk with flashing beacons on Garibaldi Way at Tantalus Road

A left-hand turn bay from Garibaldi Way onto Tantalus Way (northbound) to allow drivers turning left to wait safely for their turn.

Removal of the eastern entrance to 7-Eleven/Petro-Canada from Garibaldi Way

A left-hand turn lane from Garibaldi Way into the 7-Eleven/Petro-Canada for traffic coming from Highway 99.

“Residents and business owners provided us with extensive input about their concerns and suggestions for this intersection, and so I anticipate it will be welcome news to hear that improvements are close at hand,” says District of Squamish Mayor Karen Elliott.

“These improvements will address important safety and traffic flow concerns in a way that considers the existing built infrastructure in this zone to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The plan also creates an important multi-use path connection from the Corridor Trail to expand active transportation opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists.”

The intersection work is independent of the Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood planning process, which is currently underway.  The total cost is $750,000 and is funded by the Capital Projects budget.