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:
- Admirals Rd (between Murray Dr and Westing Rd)
- Canterbury Rd (600 Block)
- Elk Lake Dr (between Marsett Pl and the Pat Bay Hwy)
- Helmcken Rd (between Santa Rosa Ave and Knockan Dr)
- McKenzie Ave (between Gordon Head Rd and Nelthorpe St)
- Kenmore Rd 1646
- Prospect Lake Rd (between Burnside Rd W and Woodsend Dr) **Extended**
- Richmond Rd (between Kings Rd and Newton St)
- 3917 Rowley Rd (between Arbutus Rd and Maynard St)
- Saanich Rd (between McKenzie Ave and Quadra St)
- 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: Admirals Road between Murray Drive and Westing 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 23, to Thursday, June 25, 2026;
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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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: Elk Lake Drive between Marsett Place and the Patricia Bay Highway
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;
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Area: Helmcken Road between Santa Rosa Avenue and Knockan 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: Saturday, July 20, to Monday, July 22, 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: 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: 3917 Rowley Road between Arbutus Road and Maynard Street
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, June 22, to Tuesday, June 23, 2026;
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Area: Saanich Road between McKenzie Avenue and Quadra 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: Monday, June 22, to Tuesday, June 23, 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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