Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?
Here’s a list of up-to-date information on City construction projects. When approaching construction zones, please make sure to slow down, follow any detours that may be in place and obey all signage and traffic personnel instructions. Thank you for your patience!
Midtown Gateway Phase 2B
- Boxwood Road, to the north Northfield Road, will be partially or fully closed at times and will only serve exiting vehicle traffic from businesses at 2300/2310 Northfield Road when possible. Patrons can enter/exit businesses using their other access points on Northfield Road. Eastbound left turns from Northfield Road onto Boxwood Road will not be permitted. All businesses remain open and accessible.
- The east and westbound lanes of Northfield Road near the intersection of Boxwood Road will be reduced to single lane.
- Starting August 21, westbound left turns from Northfield Road onto Boxwood Road will not be permitted until further notice.
- Bowen Road between Rosstown Road and Northfield Road will be reduced to one lane per direction at times. Expect delays. Commuters are advised to avoid the area if possible.
- The south access to Beban Park will be closed during the day and reopen during non-working hours as a one-way (entrance only) access. Please exit park from other end. All park amenities and programs remain open and accessible.
- At times, Rosstown Road may be reduced to single lane alternating traffic between Bowen Road and Whitney Road.
- Learn more about this project: Midtown Gateway.
Terminal Avenue
- Terminal Avenue upgrades are ongoing between Commercial Street and Esplanade Street.
- The mid-block crosswalk at Gordon Street has been temporarily reinstated without signals.
- Traffic may be reduced to one lane in each direction as electrical upgrades between Commercial Street and Gordon Street are ongoing.
- Water service replacement is complete and awaiting finished asphalt restoration.
Learn more about this project: Terminal Avenue Upgrades.
Midtown Water Supply Project
- Bowen Road between Dufferin Crescent and Pryde Avenue is reduced to one lane in each direction with no left turns onto or off of Bowen Road from the side streets, businesses or homes. This includes no left turns at the East Wellington Road intersection.
- Starting August 21, through traffic along East Wellington at the Bowen intersection will be blocked off due to the installation of the new water supply pipe. Only right turn movements onto Bowen Road from East Wellington Road will be available.
- The trail that connects VIU, the Black Diamond neighbourhood and Third Street remains closed to the public.
- At times, Black Diamond Drive between Coal Tyee Trail, Venuti Way and Jingle Pot Road will have traffic control.
- Commuters, pay close attention to signage and for construction traffic as they enter and exit sections of the project:
- Griffiths Road to the end of Madsen Road
- Third Street across from the Rotary Fieldhouse
- College Drive near the Parkway intersection
- Jingle Pot Road near Black Diamond Drive
Thank you for your patience! Learn more about this project: Midtown Water Supply Upgrades.
Departure Bay Road Sidewalk
- Construction will be ongoing on Departure Bay Road from Alan-a-dale Place to Little John Way.
- Typical construction hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.
- Commuters are encouraged to avoid this area if possible. If that is not, expect delays and account for extra time when navigating the area
- During construction hours, traffic will be reduced to single-lane-alternating.
Extension Road Traffic Calming
- Drivers can expect delays as construction continues this week in various locations.
- Expect periods of single lane alternating traffic at Cinnabar Road and Flagstone Road and Roberta Road West with the installation of centre median islands.
Learn more about this project: Extension Road Traffic Calming.
Princess Street Area Utility Upgrades
- The intersection of Princess Street and Needham Street will be closed to through traffic until August 21 for road construction and paving.
- Local access to Princess Street is available from Bing Kee Street and Fifth Street but expect delays.
- Please be aware of changing traffic patterns and uneven surfaces.
- Notification will be provided to residents in advance to identify any restrictions during paving.
Townsite Road Watermain Upgrade
- Construction will be ongoing on Townsite Road from Vancouver Avenue and crossing Stewart Avenue.
- Typical construction hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.
- Commuters are encouraged to avoid this area if possible. If that is not possible, expect delays and account for extra time when navigating the area.
- On Stewart Avenue, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. On Townsite Road, traffic will be single lane alternating.
Wentworth and Pine
- Starting August 19th, Copcan Civil will begin mobilizing equipment at the Wentworth and Pine intersection.
- While most of the construction will take place on Wentworth, we urge all drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution when passing through the Wentworth and Pine intersection.
- A full closure of the Pine and Wentworth intersection is planned for September 4th. Please stay tuned for updates as the project progresses.
For the latest updates and information, visit the Wentworth and Pine Sanitary Upgrades project page.
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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