Resident feedback cancels city plans for 111th Avenue roadworks

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The City of Fort St. John will not be proceeding with local roadworks on 111th Avenue based on feedback from property owners.  

During the May 25th Fort St. John council meeting, the council approved the staff recommendation not to proceed with the roadworks on 111th Avenue. 

According to city staff, a portion of 111th Avenue, between 98th Street and 100th Street, is an undeveloped road that was proposed to be upgraded in 2026 as part of the Local Area Service (LAS) project. 

The proposed work on 111th Avenue included construction of pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and street lighting, along with associated underground infrastructure upgrades. The work was estimated to cost more than $3.33 million.

However, staff noted local property owners were opposed to the project. 

“The project was advanced following a 2026 cost estimate, which identified the total project cost and allocated eligible costs to benefiting properties based on frontage,” the report said. 

As per the LAS process, local property owners were provided with a notice of the project, estimated costs and an opportunity to submit a petition in opposition.

In addition, a public information session was held on April 27th to allow property owners to discuss the project and ask questions. 

The report said the city received feedback from property owners indicating the project’s cost was high relative to the anticipated benefit. 

The report said since the project will not proceed, the funds put aside for it will not be used in 2026. 

According to the city’s communications manager, Ryan Harvey, the funds will be placed into city reserves to be used for future projects. 

To read the full report, see below.