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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Water Main Installation

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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Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade

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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Bridge Repair

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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Bridge Repair

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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Roadway Chip Seal Paving

Area: Kiowa Road between Hartland Avenue and Kiowa Place

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 18, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026;

Between the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. subject to favourable weather

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Roadway Chip Seal Paving

Area: Prospect Lake Road between Meadowbrook Road and Goward 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, August 18, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026;

Between the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. subject to favourable weather

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Road Construction

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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Roadway Chip Seal Paving

Area: Roy Road between North Road and Kensington Place

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 18, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026;

Between the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. subject to favourable weather

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Water Main Upgrade

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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Water Main Upgrade

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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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.

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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