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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Drain Installation

Area: Carey Road at Tait 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.
  • View the Project Page at saanich.ca/carey.

Expected Schedule: Monday, May 26, to Friday, June 13, 2025;

7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Sidewalk Construction

Area: Grange Road between Jasmine Avenue and Violet Avenue

Impacts: Road Closure ***Extended***

  • Emergency vehicles will have access.
  • Local vehicles will have access.
  • Violet Ave is closed at Grange Rd.
  • There will be signs and traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions and all traffic signs.

Expected Schedule: Thursday, March 27, to Friday, June 13, 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, June 13, 2025;
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Crack Sealing by Capital City Paving

Area: Richmond Road between Newton Street and Lansdowne 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, June 3, to Friday, June 6, 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

Expected Schedule: through March 2026

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Utility Upgrades

Area: Tattersall Drive between Salsbury Way and Quadra Street

Impacts: Road Closure ***Extended***

  • 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, June 8, 2025;

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

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Road Paving

Area: Tyndall Avenue between Ash Road and Ferndale 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, June 3, to Thursday, June 5, 2025;
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Watermain Installation

Area: Tyndall Avenue between Hillcrest Avenue and Serenity Place

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, May 26, to Friday, June 30, 2025;
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Excavation

Area: Union Road between Cumberland Road and Quadra Street

Impacts: Single Lane Alternating Traffic

  • All vehicles will have access.
  • Union Rd at Cumberland Rd will be closed westbound.
  • 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 2, to Saturday, June 7, 2025;
8 a.m. to 4 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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