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:
- 600 Block of Canterbury Rd
- Cedar Hill Rd (between Arrow Rd and McKenzie Ave)
- McKenzie Ave (between Gordon Head Rd and Nelthorpe St)
- 1646 Kenmore Rd
- Prospect Lake Rd (between Burnside Rd W and Woodsend Dr)
- 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: 600 Block of Canterbury Road
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 28, to Tuesday, June 30, 2026;
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Area: Cedar Hill Road between Arrow 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: Wednesday, June 3, to Monday, June 8, 2026;
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Traffic Detection Camera Installation
Area: McKenzie Avenue between Gordon Head Road and Nelthorpe Street
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: Monday, May 11, to Tuesday, July 7, 2026;
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Area: 1646 Kenmore 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 2, to Friday, June 12, 2026;
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Area: Prospect Lake Road between Burnside Road West and Woodsend 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, June 8, to Friday, June 19, 2026;
9 a.m. to 3 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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