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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Culvert Replacement

Area: Brookleigh Road (458 to 535)

Impacts: Road Closure (July 16 to 18)

  • There will be signs on site to assist with traffic. Please obey all traffic signs.
  • Single lane alternating traffic will be in place from July 14 up to the full closure.
  • View the Project Page at saanich.ca/brookleigh.

Expected Schedule: Wednesday, July 16 to Friday, July 18

24/7 closure.

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Road Excavation

Area: Cadboro Bay Road between Maynard Street to Penrhyn 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: Wednesday, July 9, to Thursday, July 10, 2025;

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Drain Installation

Area: Carey Road at Tait Street

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.
  • View the Project Page at saanich.ca/carey.

Expected Schedule: Monday, May 26, to Friday, July 11, 2025;

7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Water Main Upgrade

Area: Cedar Hill Cross Road between Borden Street and Cumberland Road

Impacts: Single Lane Alternating Traffic

  • 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: Wednesday, June 11, to Friday, August 1, 2025;

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Drain Culvert Replacement

Area: Charlton Road 1400 Block

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: Monday, June 30, to Friday, July 11, 2025;

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 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.
  • 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, July 11, 2025;

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

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Test Holes

Area: Kathleen Street between 3700 and 3680 

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: Monday, July 7, to Wednesday, July 9, 2025;
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Drain Installation

Area: 1131 Roy 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: Friday, July 4, to Friday, July 11, 2025;
7 a.m. to 3:30 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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Water Main Upgrade

Area: 2737 Tudor 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, July 8, to Friday, July 25, 2025;
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Sidewalk Construction

Area: Tulip Avenue at Grange Road

Impacts: Road Closure ***Extended***

  • No vehicles will have access.
  • East side of Grange Rd at Tulip Ave.
  • There will be signs on site to assist with traffic. Please obey all traffic signs.

Expected Schedule: Tuesday, June 10, to Friday, July 11, 2025;
24 Hours

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Watermain Installation

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, August 1, 2025;
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Paving

Area: Viaduct Avenue West

Impacts: Single Lane Traffic 

  • Holding traffic for up to 15 minutes
  • 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, July 8, to Friday, July 18, 2025;
8 a.m. to 3 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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