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:
- 4639 Blenkinsop Rd (between Miramar Dr and Les Meadows)
- Cedar Hill X Rd (between Lochside Dr and Borden St)
- Grange Rd (between Laburnum Rd and Galloping Goose Trail)
- Helmcken Rd (between Santa Rosa Ave and Burnside Rd W)
- Reynolds Rd at Lasalle St
- Shelbourne St (between McKenzie Ave and Blair St)
- Sinclair Road Upgrades
- Telegraph Bay Rd (between Queenswood Dr and Arbutus Rd)
- Tyndall Ave (between Hillcrest Ave and Serenity Pl) - Extended
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Area: 4639 Blenkinsop Road between Miramar Drive and Les Meadows
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: Thursday, September 18, 2025;
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Area: Cedar Hill Cross Road between Lochside Drive and Borden 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.
- The bike lane will be closed.
Expected Schedule: Thursday, September 18, to Friday, September 26, 2025;
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Area: Grange Road between Laburnum Road and Galloping Goose Trail
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 25, to Tuesday, September 16, 2025;
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Area: Helmcken Road between Santa Rosa Avenue and Burnside Road West
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, September 17, to Thursday, September 18, 2025;
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Area: Reynolds Road at Lasalle 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.
Expected Schedule: Tuesday, September 9, to Friday, October 10, 2025;
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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General Maintenance to Traffic Median
Area: Shelbourne Street between McKenzie Avenue and Blair 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.
Expected Schedule: Tuesday, August 12, 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
- Project Page and traffic impact details: saanich.ca/sinclair.
Expected Schedule: through March 2026
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Area: Telegraph Bay Road between Queenswood Drive and Arbutus Road
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: Tuesday, September 16, to Tuesday, September 23, 2025;
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Area: Tyndall Avenue between Hillcrest Avenue and Serenity Place
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: Monday, May 26, to Friday, October 3, 2025;
8:30 a.m. to 4 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:
- BC Hydro - Projects & Operations
- Capital Regional District – Current Capital Projects
- DriveBC – Delays and Closures Map
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