Road Rage: Opposition mounts anew to Surrey’s plan for 84 Ave. south of Bear Creek Park

Welcome to your park sign marks the spot where 84th Avenue will continue east from King George Boulevard to 140th Street as part of a $13 million road project. (Photo: Tom Zytaruk)
Same place, same project, same fight as Surrey prepares once again to connect 84th Avenue between King George and 140th Street in Newton

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