Building the new Trans Canada Highway - 1961. Aldergrove's residents, along with Aldergrove Chamber of Commerce and Aldergrove Volunteer Fire Department fought a long and often heated battle with Victoria to have an overpass built at 272 Street. Victoria prevailed, so now when things are all backed up at 264 and Highway 1 (which never ever happens), the closest alternatives are the circuitous routes via Otter or Bradner Roads. Provincial Highways minister Gaglardi was not a popular politician in these parts.
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Building the new Trans Canada Highway - 1961. Aldergrove's residents,...