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:
- Boleskine Rd, Harriet Rd, and Hampton Rd intersection
- Boleskine Rd at Harriet Rd **Extended**
- Elk Lake Dr (between Marsett Pl and the Pat Bay Hwy and Cherry Tree Bend)
- Helmcken Rd (between Santa Rosa Ave and Knockan Dr)
- Maddock Ave W at Wascana Street **Extended**
- Richmond Rd (between Kings Rd and Newton St)
- Rutledge St (between Scotia St and Tolmie Ave) **Extended**
- Wascana St (between Obed Ave and Maddock Ave W) **Extended**
- Wascana St (between Burnside Rd W and Maddock Ave W)
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Area: Boleskine Road, Harriet Road, and Hampton Road intersection
Impacts: Crosswalk Closure
- The crosswalk will be closed while crews complete sidewalk and crosswalk improvements on the east and south sides of the intersection.
- Traffic control personnel will be on site for extended hours to help guide people safely across the street and around the work zone.
Expected Schedule: Phase 2 of the project, starting Tuesday, June 23 for approximately 3 weeks.
Follow link for Project Details: https://hello.saanich.ca/en/projects/boleskine-road-cycling-improvements
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Area: Boleskine Road at Harriet 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.
Expected Schedule: Thursday, July 16, to Tuesday, July 21, 2026;
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Area: Elk Lake Drive between Marsett Place and the Patricia Bay Highway and Cherry Tree Bend
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, June 8, to Monday, November 30, 2026;
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Area: Helmcken Road between Santa Rosa Avenue and Knockan Drive
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, July 20, to Wednesday, July 22, 2026;
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Area: Maddock Avenue West at Wascana Street
Impacts: Road Closure **Extended**
- Emergency 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, June 25, to Friday, August 21, 2026;
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Area: Richmond Road between Kings Road and Newton Street
Impacts: Single Lane Alternating Traffic
- Pedestrians and cyclists will be directed to alternate crosswalk or sidewalk; Kings Road will be closed at Richmond Road, and Newton Street crosswalk will be closed. Please follow signs and Traffic Control Person (TCP) direction for detours.
- Bus stops in the area may be clsoed. Check with BC Transit for updates.
- All driveway access will be maintaned unless otherwise notified.
- There will be signs and traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions and all traffic signs.
Expected Schedule: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and onward;
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Follow link for Project Details: https://www.saanich.ca/RP
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Area: Rutledge Street between Scotia Street and Tolmie Avenue
Impacts: Road Closure **Extended**
- 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: Tuesday, July 7, to Friday, September 11, 2026;
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Area: Wascana Street between Obed Avenue and Maddock Avenue West
Impacts: Road Closure **Extended**
- 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: Monday, March 23, to Friday, July 31, 2026;
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Area: Wascana Street between Burnside Road West and Maddock Avenue West
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, April 21, to Tuesday, July 21, 2026;
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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