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:
- 4619 Elk Lake Dr
- 4431 Prospect Lake Road
- Cedar Hill X Rd (between Lochside Dr and Cumberland Rd) - Extended
- Doncaster Dr (between Derby Rd and Glacier Pl)
- Grange Rd (between Laburnum Rd and Galloping Goose Trail)
- Shelbourne St (between McKenzie Ave and Blair St)
- Sinclair Road Upgrades
- Tyndall Ave (between Hillcrest Ave and Serenity Pl) - Extended
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Area: 4619 Elk Lake Drive
Impacts: Single Lane Alternating Traffic
- All vehicles will have access.
- The sidewalk will be closed in front of the address.
- There will be signs and traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions and all traffic signs.
Expected Schedule: Thursday, August 28, 2025;
8 a.m. until work is completed, anticipated no later than midnight.
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Area: 4431 Prospect Lake Road
Impacts: No access - Full road closure to all traffic
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Emergency vehicles will have access.
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There is a detour in-place. Please obey directions and all traffic signs.
Expected Schedule: Monday, August 18 to September 12, 2025
24/7
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Area: Cedar Hill Cross Road between Lochside Drive and Cumberland Road
Impacts: Single Lane 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.
Expected Schedule: Wednesday, July 30, to Friday, September 12, 2025;
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Area: Doncaster Drive between Derby Road and Glacier Place
Impacts: Road Closure
- Emergency vehicles will have access.
- Local traffic 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: Friday, August 8, to Monday, August 11, 2025;
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Area: Grange Road between Laburnum Road and Galloping Goose Trail
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: Monday, August 25, to Tuesday, September 16, 2025;
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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General Maintenance to Traffic Median
Area: Shelbourne Street between McKenzie Avenue and Blair Street
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: Tuesday, August 12, 2025;
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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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: Tyndall Avenue between Hillcrest Avenue and Serenity Place
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.
Expected Schedule: Monday, May 26, to Friday, September 5, 2025;
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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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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