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)
- Cordova Bay Rd at Doumac Ave
- 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)
- Goward Rd at Tod Creek
- Richmond Rd (between Kings Rd and Newton St)
- Rutledge St (between Scotia St and Tolmie Ave) **Extended**
- Tillicum Rd at Cadillac Ave Southbound
- Tillicum Rd (between Regina Ave and Burnside Rd W) **Extended**
- Wascana St (between Obed Ave and Maddock Ave W) **Extended**
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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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General Maintenance to Traffic Median and Tree Planting
Area: Cordova Bay Road at Doumac 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: Tuesday, August 25, 2026;
9 a.m. to 3 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: Foul Bay Road between Haultain Street and Carnarvon Street
Impacts: Lane Deviation
- 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, September 18, 2026;
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Area: Goward Road at Tod Creek
Impacts: Road Closure
- No vehicles will have access.
- The bridge will be closed for the duration of the work.
- There will be signs on site to assist with traffic. Please obey all traffic signs.
Expected Schedule: Monday, August 17, to Wednesday, August 26, 2026;
24-hour closure, with crew on site from 7 a.m. to 5 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: Tillicum Road at Cadillac Avenue Southbound
Impacts: Bike Lane Obstruction
- 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 24, 2026;
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Area: Tillicum Road between Regina Avenue and Burnside Road West
Impacts: Single Lane 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: Monday, August 17, to Friday, August 28, 2026;
24 / 7
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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, September 18, 2026;
9 a.m. to 3:30 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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