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:
- Carey Rd (between Judah St and Ridgebank Cres)
- Craigflower Bridge
- Douglas St at Saanich Rd (MOTT Project)
- Elk Lake Dr (between Marsett Pl and the Pat Bay Hwy and Cherry Tree Bend)
- Foul Bay Rd (between Haultain St and Carnarvon St) **Extended**
- Judah St closed at Carey Rd
- Piedmont Dr (between Del Monte Ave and Santa Clara Ave)
- Richmond Rd (between Kings Rd and Newton St)
- Wascana St (between Burnside Rd W and Maddock Ave W) **Extended**
- Wascana St (between Obed Ave and Maddock Ave W) **Extended**
- W Saanich Rd (between Wallace Dr and Durrance Rd)
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Area: Carey Road between Judah Street and Ridgebank Crescent
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, August 17, to Thursday, December 31, 2026;
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Bridge Expansion Joint Replacement
Area: Craigflower Bridge
Impacts: Overnight Road Closure
- No vehicles will have access.
- 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: Tuesday, October 20, to Wednesday, October 21, 2026;
7:30 p.m. to 7 a.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: Foul Bay Road between Haultain Street and Carnarvon Street
Impacts: Lane Deviation **Extended**
- All vehicles will have access.
- Please reduce speed.
- There will be signs and traffic control on site to assist with traffic. Please obey their directions and all traffic signs.
Expected Schedule: Wednesday, August 19, to Friday, October 16, 2026;
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Area: Judah Street closed at Carey Road
Impacts: 24 Hour Road Closure
- Through traffic will not be permitted.
- 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.
- Traffic control personnel will be on site from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Outside these hours, signage and message boards will remain in place.
Expected Schedule: Tuesday, October 13, to Friday, October 30, 2026;
24 Hours
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Area: Piedmont Drive between Del Monte Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue
Impacts: Road Closure
- 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: Friday, October 9, to Monday, November 30, 2026;
8 a.m. to 4 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 maintained 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: Wascana Street between Burnside Road West 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: Tuesday, September 1, to Friday, October 23, 2026;
8 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, October 16, 2026;
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Area: West Saanich Road between Wallace Drive and Durrance 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: Monday, October 19, to Monday, November 30, 2026;
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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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:
Ministry of Transportation and Transit - Signal Upgrades
Area: Douglas Street at Saanich Road
Impacts: Lane closures and delays
- 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: construction will take approximately three weeks, starting Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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- BC Hydro - Projects & Operations
- Capital Regional District – Current Capital Projects
- DriveBC – Delays and Closures Map
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