The Fraser Valley continues to evolve as one of British Columbia’s most dynamic regions, with significant infrastructure investments underway that are set to improve connectivity, safety, and livability. These projects are creating new opportunities for homebuyers, sellers, and investors looking at Abbotsford and surrounding communities.
Highway 1 Corridor Improvements in Full Swing
One of the most impactful initiatives is the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program. This large-scale project includes widening Highway 1 and upgrading key interchanges to handle growing traffic volumes while enhancing safety.
Mount Lehman Road Interchange Expansion
Construction is actively progressing on the expansion of the Mount Lehman Road Interchange from three to five lanes. The upgrades include a new southbound lane, a new northbound-to-westbound left-turn lane, seismic improvements, and a new multi-use path. These changes aim to provide better connections between Abbotsford, the Fraser Highway, and Abbotsford International Airport.
Traffic has been temporarily reduced to two lanes (one in each direction) since early March 2026 to allow for construction of the wider structure. This lane configuration is expected to remain in place until the end of 2026.
Highway 11 Interchange Project
Work is also underway on the replacement of the Highway 11 interchange as part of Phase 3B of the corridor program. This project will accommodate the widened highway, support increased traffic, and improve overall safety. Construction on this phase began in early 2026 and is expected to be completed around 2031.
Transit Enhancements Making Daily Life Easier
Complementing the highway work, local transit improvements are also advancing. The Highstreet Transit Exchange project in Abbotsford is under construction. Planned features include new bus bays, a multi-use pathway, pedestrian lighting, plaza spaces, and street trees. Construction started in January 2026, with completion targeted for August 2026.
These upgrades are designed to improve bus connections and create safer, more accessible transit options near the Highstreet area.
Active Residential Developments Benefiting from Better Connectivity
New communities are rising in areas that will directly benefit from these infrastructure projects:
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Cooper Meadows (on the former Cooper Farm site along McMillan Road) is a master-planned community offering rowhomes, townhomes, duplexes, and single-family homes with modern farmhouse-inspired designs. The development emphasizes parks, walking paths, and a balance of nature and convenience.
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Highstreet Village is another major project featuring townhomes and multi-phased mid-rise condominiums, adding hundreds of new housing units near the shopping centre and upcoming transit exchange.
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The Rail District in downtown Abbotsford continues to move forward with mixed-use residential, retail, and office space.