Learn about temporary road closures and traffic delays due to road construction or special events on your commuting route.
Nighttime closure of Kensington Ave exit westbound off Highway 1 until end of October
The exit ramp is closed 8 pm to 5 am on weekdays and Sunday until October 31 for paving operations by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Check DriveBC.ca for the latest updates.
Marlborough Ave closure
From August 25 to 28, Marlborough Ave between Bennett St and Grimmer St will be fully closed for the installation of a crane. Local traffic will be allowed access, but note that street parking will be unavailable.
Central Park water main - Imperial section
Westbound traffic on Imperial St is closed between Antrim Ave and Kingsway until September 5 for water main work. One eastbound lane and local access will remain open. Construction work is also happening on Imperial St at Empress Ave- vehicles may experience delays, but two-way traffic is open.
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.
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. Remaining activities for this project are the construction of two valve chambers on Douglas Rd, one at Manor St and the other on Kincaid St. Restoration will follow, and work is expected to be complete in fall 2025. There is currently one road closure on Kincaid St between Teal Ave and Canada Way, this will remain in place until the completion of the valve chamber.
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.