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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Mill and Pave

Area: Gordon Head Road at Cedar Hill Cross Road

Impacts: Single Lane Alternating Traffic

  • All vehicles will have access.
  • Expect longer than usual delays as work is being done in the intersection.
  • There will be signs and traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions and all traffic signs.

Expected Schedule: Wednesday, April 16, 2025;

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Sidewalk Construction

Area: Grange Road between Gardenia Court and Interurban Road

Impacts: Overnight Road Closure

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

Project Page: saanich.ca/grangeupgrade

Expected Schedule: Monday, April 14, to Tuesday, April 15, 2025;

3:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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Sidewalk Construction

Area: Grange Road between Interurban Road and Violet Avenue

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.

Project Page: saanich.ca/grangeupgrade

Expected Schedule: Thursday, March 27, to Thursday April 17, 2025;

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

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Sidewalk Construction

Area: Regina Avenue between Tillicum Road and Seaton Street

Impacts: Road Closure ***Extended***

  • Emergency vehicles will NOT 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, April 25, 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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Road Excavation

Area: West Saanich Road between Hartland Avenue and Prospect Lake Road

Impacts: Single Lane 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, April 15, 2025;

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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General Maintenance to Traffic Median

Area: Wilkinson Road at Mann Avenue

Impacts: Single Lane Alternating Traffic

  • All vehicles will have access.
  • There will traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions.

Expected Schedule: Tuesday, April 15, 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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