Traffic Advisories

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:

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Watermain Upgrade

Area: Burnside Road East between Dupplin Road and Harriet Road

Impacts: Road Closure

  • Full closure to westbound traffic.
  • Single lane traffic in eastbound direction.
  • There will be signs and traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions and all traffic signs.
  • View the Project Page at saanich.ca/burnside.

Expected Schedule: Monday, January 6, to Wednesday, April 30, 2025;

24 hours

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Watermain Repair

Area: Burnside Road West between Marigold Road and McKenzie 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: Tuesday, March 25, to Wednesday, March 26, 2025;

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Watermain Service Installation

Area: Cordova Bay Road at Fenn 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: Monday, March 24, 2025 to Friday, March 28, 2025;

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Watermain Repair 

Area: Fairburn Drive at Feltham Road

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, March 25, 2025;

7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Sewer House Connection 

Area: Foul Bay Road between Carnarvon Street and Newton 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: Wednesday, March 19, to Friday, March 21, 2025;

7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Sidewalk Construction

Area: Grange Road between Burnside Road West and Laburnum Road

Impacts: Road Closure ***Extended***

  • Emergency vehicles will have access.
  • Local vehicles will have access.
  • There will be signs to inform traffic. Please obey all traffic signs.

Project Page: saanich.ca/grangeupgrade

Expected Schedule: Wednesday, January 29, to Wednesday, March 19, 2025;

7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Storm Drain Installation

Area: Maddock Avenue between Albina Street and Orillia Street

Impacts: Road Closure

  • Emergency vehicles will have access.
  • Local 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.

Project Page: saanich.ca/maddockupgrade

Expected Schedule: Monday, March 24, to Friday, March 28, 2025;

7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Water Service Upgrade

Area: Midgard Avenue at Stamboul Street

Impacts: Road Closure ***Extended***

  • Emergency vehicles will have access
  • Local 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: Friday, March 21, and Friday, March 28, 2025;

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Sidewalk Construction

Area: Regina Avenue between Tillicum Road and Seaton 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: Tuesday, March 18, to Friday, March 21, 2025;
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Capital Construction Project: Sinclair Road Upgrades

Area: Sinclair Road

Road closure: 24/7 until further notice

Expected Schedule: through March 2026

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Utility Upgrades

Area: Tattersall Drive between Salsbury Way and Quadra Street

Impacts: Road Closure

  • Emergency vehicles will have access.
  • There will be signs on site to assist with traffic. Please obey all traffic signs.

Project Page: Click here

Expected Schedule: Friday, January 10, to Sunday, May 25, 2025;

7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Grading

Area: West Saanich Road between Durrance Road and Wilkinson Road 

Impacts: Single Lane Alternating Traffic ***Extended***

  • All vehicles will have access
  • This site will be moving throughout the day
  • There will be signs and traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions and all traffic signs

Expected Schedule: Monday, March 10, to Friday, March 21, 2025;

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Additional Resources:

The provincial government maintains some roads in Saanich. The provincial government and other organizations may facilitate construction on Saanich roads for their projects.

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