Appendix
Appendix: Watkiss Way and Helmcken Rd Intersection Review Options
March 11, 2025Pages 190–1926 sections
Concept drawings illustrating three distinct improvement options (C01, C02, and C03) for the Helmcken and Watkiss intersection review.
Option C01: Baseline ImprovementsOption C02: Remove NBT laneOption C03: Realign to NorthwestDrawings by Urban Systems dated 2024-03-25
Watkiss Way and Helmcken Rd - Intersection Review
Project Number: 2032.0007.01 Date: 2024-03-25 Status: ISSUED FOR DISCUSSION ONLY Prepared for: Town of View Royal Prepared by: Urban Systems Ltd.
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Option C01: Baseline Improvements (Sheet 1 of 4)
This drawing illustrates proposed baseline improvements for the intersection of Helmcken Road, Watkiss Way, and Chancellor Ave.
Drawing Notes and Recommendations
- Add green hatch and elephant feet pavement markings.
- Convert existing left turn lane to second thru lane.
Diagram showing conversion of left-most lane to a through lane - Adjust existing median to create two receiving lanes.
Proposed curb realignment for the southern median on Helmcken Road - Remove existing curb bulge to create two receiving lanes.
Proposed curb removal area on the southern corner of Helmcken Road and Chancellor Ave - Watkiss Way Approach:
- 3.5m Lane
- 3.3m Lane
- Helmcken Road (Southwest Approach):
- 1.5m Concrete Sidewalk
- 1.5m Bike Lane
- 3.5m Lane
- 3.3m Lane
- Helmcken Road (Northeast Departure):
- Existing 1.8m Bike Lane
- Existing 2.0m Concrete Sidewalk
- 3.5m Lane
- 3.3m Lane
- Chancellor Ave Departure:
- Existing 1.5m Bike Lane
- Existing 1.5m Concrete Sidewalk
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Option C02: Remove NBT Lane (Sheet 2 of 4)
This option focuses on the removal of the Northbound Thru (NBT) lane and the addition of a multi-use path.
Drawing Notes and Recommendations
- Add green hatch and elephant feet pavement markings.
- Convert existing left turn lane to second thru lane.
Diagram showing lane usage conversion - Add new left turn storage lane in existing median.
Proposed concrete for new storage lane alignment - Add unidirectional bike lane with buffer.
- Remove existing curb bulge and convert to 4.0m multi-use path (MUP).
Proposed multi-use path area indicated with green and gray shading - Reduce northbound to single thru lane.
Lane reduction markings and [Image 19: Lane direction arrow diagram - Realignment of centre median.
Proposed concrete alignment for the realigned median - Opportunity to widen sidewalk as development occurs.
- Tie in to existing road south of intersection (To be determined with consultation with MOTI).
- Lane and Path Dimensions:
- 4.0m MUP
- 3.7m Lane
- 3.7m Lane
- 4.0m Lane
- 4.0m Lane
- 2.0m Bike Lane with 1.0m Buffer
- 3.5m Lane
- 3.3m Lane with 0.4m Buffer
- 5.2m Lane
- 2.5m Bike Lane with 0.6m Buffer
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Option C03: Realign to Northwest (Sheet 3 of 4)
This option involves a realignment of the intersection towards the northwest, including the elimination of a slip lane.
Drawing Notes and Recommendations
- Remove existing curb bulge and convert to 4.0m multi-use path (MUP).
Lane usage and path diagram - Add green hatch and elephant feet pavement markings.
- Convert existing left turn lane to second thru lane.
Diagram showing lane conversion to through lane - Add new left turn storage lane in existing median.
Proposed concrete for new left turn storage lane - Add unidirectional bike lane with buffer.
- Reduce northbound to single thru lane.
Lane reduction and direction markings - Eliminate southbound right turn slip lane and normalize intersection corner curb.
Proposed curb realignment to eliminate the slip lane - Bike lane letdown.
Proposed green landscape area near the intersection corner - Opportunity to install/widen sidewalk as development occurs.
- Lane and Path Dimensions:
- Watkiss Way: 3.6m Lane, 3.5m Lane
- Helmcken Road (Southwest): 4.0m MUP, 3.7m Lane, 4.0m Lane, 3.7m Lane, 2.0m Bike Lane with 1.0m Buffer
- Helmcken Road (Northeast): 3.5m Lane, 3.3m Lane with 0.4m Buffer, 3.9m Lane, 2.0m Bike Lane with 1.0m Buffer, 0.6m Buffer
- Chancellor Ave: 3.4m Lane
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Legend
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
 |
Proposed Concrete (As per MMCD C2 unless otherwise noted) |
| Asphalt/Concrete Removal | |
| Proposed Landscape Areas (Options C02 & C03) |
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Drawing Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 2032.0007.01 |
| Scale | 1:300 (at D size) |
| Designed By | M. Therrien |
| Drawn By | M. Therrien |
| Quality Control By | M. Sallee |
| Issue/Revision | A - 2024-03-25 ISSUED FOR DISCUSSION ONLY |
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