Learn about temporary road closures and traffic delays due to road construction or special events on your commuting route.
Closure of Kensington Avenue exit westbound off Highway 1
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has released a traffic advisory about the closure of the Highway 1/Kensington Avenue westbound offramp for pavement repairs from July 2 until the end of August. Read the traffic advisory issued by the Ministry of Transportation and Transportation on the BC Government website.
North Rd sewer upgrades
Metro Vancouver is conducting the second phase of sewer upgrades along North Rd between Lougheed Highway and Austin Ave starting March 2024. During this period the contractor will work day and night shifts, Monday to Saturday, with a break from 4 pm to 7 pm each day. During this break, two north-bound lanes will be open to accommodate peak traffic. To complete specific tasks, overnight work will occur in certain segments along North Rd, and at the intersections where North Rd meets Gatineau Pl and Austin Ave.
Central Park water main - Imperial section
Metro Vancouver is replacing the Central Park Water Main on Imperial St from Empress Ave to Ashworth St starting January 6 until late March, 2025. Be prepared for road closures, detours, parking restrictions and pedestrian walkway closures through this area. Please use alternate routes and follow the direction of signage and traffic control personnel
Boundary Rd water main work
Metro Vancouver road crews are currently performing water main work at the intersection of Boundary Rd and Fellowes St, as well as the laneway north of Edinburgh St. Work is expected to be completed in early spring 2025.
During construction, northbound traffic on Boundary Rd between Yale St and Fellowes St is limited to local access only. Southbound traffic will remain available. Local residents will maintain access to the nearby laneway. Residents living in homes west of the closure should use Boundary Rd, and those with homes east should use Gilmore Ave. No street parking is permitted on Fellowes St and the southbound lane on North Boundary Rd.
Douglas Rd water main - Still Creek South Section
Metro Vancouver is replacing the Still Creek South Section of the existing Douglas Rd water main. Current and upcoming construction is taking place from mid-July to late August 2024 along Douglas Rd, Sprott St, Canada Way and Kincaid St. Be prepared for full road closures, detours, closed bus stops and bus detour routes through this area. Please use alternate routes and follow the direction of signage and traffic control personnel.
Gilmore Avenue upgrades
Gilmore Ave between Lougheed Highway and Halifax St is closed for repavement work and road upgrades including a new southbound right-turn lane on Gilmore Ave. The road will be closed throughout the duration of the work, which is expected to be completed by mid-September.
Winston St Sewer Project
Metro Vancouver is replacing the existing Winston St sewer pipe with a new, larger pipe. Construction for phase 2 started in May 2022 and is expected to be complete by the end of 2024. There will be temporary lane closures, detours and parking restrictions along Winston St as the project progresses. Please follow the direction of signage and traffic control personnel.
Capital works and land development - Active construction
Track major capital works and land development projects that will improve roads, water, sewers, drainage and lighting in Burnaby. Take a tour of the different projects around the city.