Learn about temporary road closures and traffic delays due to road construction or special events on your commuting route.
Glenbrook sewer upgrade
Metro Vancouver will be upgrading the Glenbrook Sewer starting May, 2024. Construction for the first phase will take place on Kingsway, from 16th Ave to 12th Ave, and includes replacing approximately 600 metres of sewer pipe. Work will generally occur from Monday to Friday, between 7 am and 5 pm, and on Saturday, between 9 am and 8 pm. There may be times when crews are required to work extended hours to complete specific tasks and stay on schedule. Construction is anticipated to take approximately six months to complete.
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.
6th St: park and school access upgrades
The City will be improving sidewalks along 6th St, Reigate Rd to Burris St (sites 1 and 2) and 6th St, Wedgwood St to Mayfield St (site 3). There may be times when access to residential driveways and parking areas will be restricted due to construction. Please expect delays.
Site 1, 2 and 3 construction is expected to start in the spring of 2024 and complete by the end of 2024.
Please note: our project timeline has been delayed for the area of 6th St, Nursery St to Burris St to allow the First Nations the opportunity to conduct a Post Impact Assessment. This preliminary study will be undertaken to determine the potential presence of undocumented archaeological sites within this area. We are working hard to get the Post Impact Assessment and construction in this area completed by the end of 2024.
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.
Brentwood Town Centre Station Upgrade Project
Traffic will be reduced in both directions on Lougheed Highway between Alpha Ave and Willingdon Ave until summer 2024. Westbound: two lanes will be open until the project is completed. Eastbound: one of two lanes will stay open for traffic.
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
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