Will Your Commute Be Affected This Week?
Up-to-date information on City construction projects:
Midtown Water Supply and Midtown Gateway Projects
- Madsen Road from Boxwood/Griffiths to East Wellington Road is closed in both directions during construction hours, typically 7 am - 7 pm. Local traffic to BC Ferries access the office from the south off East Wellington Road, communicate with traffic control personal onsite where you are going.
- East Wellington Road from Westwood Road to Bowen Road is open to two-way traffic with intermittent traffic disruptions as required for construction, expect delays and watch for signage. This is an active construction site from 7 am – 7 pm. Speed limit is 30km/h. The area is open to cyclists and pedestrians during this time. Cyclists are encouraged to dismount and walk. Watch for sidewalk closures and detours, communicate with traffic control personal onsite.
- The Parkway Trail Parking Lot at Westwood Road and East Wellington Road is closed to the public. The Parkway Trail is still accessible
- The trail that connects VIU, the Black Diamond neighbourhood and Third Street is closed to the public. This area is an active construction site for the installation of the water supply main. Construction traffic will enter and exit the work zone at Third Street across from the Rotary Field House.
- Along the Parkway visual distractions of the project construction will be noticeable behind VIU as well as Millstone bridge and south of East Wellington Road.
Thank you for your patience! Midtown Water Supply Upgrades.
Terminal Avenue
- Terminal Avenue upgrades will be ongoing between Commercial Street and Esplanade Street
- Gordon Street at Terminal Avenue will be closed for curbing on Monday November 20 and reopened with plates on November 22
- The access of Terminal Avenue to the Casino Nanaimo will be closed permanently starting Monday November 20, 2023
- The Port Place Mall Access will be closed for curbing on Wednesday November 22 and reopened with plates on November 24
- The mid-block crosswalk at Gordon Street is closed until the installation of the new signals, expected late this year
- Pedestrians please use the crosswalks at Commercial Street and Esplanade for safe crossing
- Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction
- Speed limit will be reduced as this will be an active construction zone
- Obey all signs and traffic control persons
Albert/Fourth Complete Streets and Utility Upgrade project:
- Thank you for your continued patience!
- Albert Street remains closed to all vehicle traffic between Pine and Kennedy Streets during the week of November 20-24
- Albert Street will be reopening to vehicle traffic on November 25
- Closure will be in effect 24 hours per day
- Please use an alternate route to avoid delays
- Obey all signs and traffic control persons, who are there for your safety
- Albert Street continues to remain open to cyclists and pedestrians during this time
Ross Road Watermain Upgrade
- Construction work is continuing on Ross Road between Summit Road and Collishaw Road
- 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
- Detours will be instituted where possible
- Obey all signs and traffic control persons
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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