We want to keep you informed about roadwork, closures and other traffic delays that can affect travel within Saanich.
Road construction and closures listed below relate to larger current projects. Additional minor roadwork may occur without representation on this page.
Some roads in Saanich are maintained by the provincial government. Please see Additional Resources below for roadwork taking place within Saanich that is managed by external organizations.
Current Advisories:
- Cook St at Linwood Ave
- Cedar Hill X Rd (between Borden St and Cumberland Rd) - Extended
- Roy Rd (between Wilkinson Rd and Elizabeth St)
- Sinclair Road Upgrades
- Tillicum Rd at Gorge Rd W - Extended
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General Maintenance to Traffic Median
Area: Cook Street at Linwood Avenue
Impacts: Single Lane Alternating Traffic
- All vehicles will have access.
- There will be signs and traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions and all traffic signs.
Expected Schedule: Thursday, October 16, 2025;
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Area: Cedar Hill Cross Road between Borden Street and Cumberland Road
Impacts: Single Lane Alternating Traffic ***Extended***
- All vehicles will have access.
- There will be signs and traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions and all traffic signs.
- Bike lane is open.
Expected Schedule: Thursday, September 18, to Friday, October 17, 2025;
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Area: Roy Road between Wilkinson Road and Elizabeth Street
Impacts: Road Closure
- Emergency vehicles will have access.
- Local traffic will have access.
- There will be signs on site to assist with traffic. Please obey all traffic signs.
Expected Schedule: Wednesday, September 24, to Wednesday, December 24, 2025;
24 Hours
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Capital Construction Project: Sinclair Road Upgrades
Area: Sinclair Road
Road closure: 24/7 until further notice.
- Project Page and traffic impact details: saanich.ca/sinclair.
Expected Schedule: through March 2026
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Area: Tillicum Road at Gorge Road West
Impacts: Single Lane Traffic ***Extended***
- Emergency vehicles will have access.
- Southbound left turn from Tillicum Road onto Gorge Road West is closed.
- Only busses will be able to turn left.
- There will be signs and traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions and all traffic signs.
- Expect delays.
Expected Schedule: Monday, October 6, to Friday, October 17, 2025;
24 hours
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The provincial government maintains some roads in Saanich. The provincial government and other organizations may facilitate construction on Saanich roads for their projects.
- Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) maintains:
Highway 1, Highway 17, and McKenzie Ave from Rainbow Street to Admirals Road.
Current MOTT projects in Saanich:
- BC Hydro - Projects & Operations
- Capital Regional District – Current Capital Projects
- DriveBC – Delays and Closures Map
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