Traffic Updates

Projects by the District of West Vancouver and partner agencies with upcoming work are posted here.

When necessary, construction signage and traffic control personnel will be on-site to assist traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Please use extra caution while travelling through construction zones.

Major event road closures are also posted on this page.

Short term work impacting traffic

September 25–29
- Expect detours and delays on Ottawa Avenue between 15th Street and 16th Street due to BC Hydro work.
- Work will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Traffic control persons will be on site to direct traffic. Local residents and area daycare guests will be permitted. Pedestrians will not be affected.
September 15–30
- Expect potential traffic delays, temporary parking restrictions, pedestrian impacts, and intermittent, single-lane alternating traffic on Mathers Avenue, between 12th Street and 15th Street, from Friday, September 15 to Saturday, September 30 for road and boulevard restoration work by Fortis BC. The work will take place Monday to Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
- Construction signage and traffic control personnel will be on-site to assist pedestrians and facilitate traffic flow. The crews will attempt to minimize impacts during school pick-up and drop-off times.
- Local access will remain. However, there may be temporary delays to residential driveway access.
September 15–24
- Expect traffic impacts and evening single-lane alternating traffic on the Lions Gate Bridge owing to asphalt resurfacing work. The closures will be in place during the following times:
  Friday, September 22, between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
  
  Saturday, September 23, between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
  
  Sunday, September 24, between 10 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
- At least one sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians and cyclists. Delays are expected and motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes or take transit.
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July 29–September 29
- UPDATE: Expect a full road closure on Cross Creek Road, between Highland Drive and Chartwell Drive from Saturday, July 29 until Friday, September 29, for construction related to the BC Hydro Glenmore Voltage Conversion Electrical System Upgrades project.
- Traffic will be detoured via Chartwell Drive and Highland Drive, and access to the Hollyburn Country Club entrance will remain open.
- Work will take place Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; however, the closure will be in effect 24/7.
- Construction and detour signage and traffic control personnel will be on-site to facilitate traffic flow.
September 13–27
- Expect temporary parking restrictions, traffic delays, pedestrian impacts, and single-lane alternating traffic on 23rd Street, between Jefferson Avenue and Inglewood Avenue, from Wednesday, September 13 to Wednesday, September 27 for TELUS utility work. Work will take place Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
September 22–October 6
- Expect traffic delays and single-lane alternating traffic on Marine Drive, between Burkehill Road and Sherman Street, from Friday, September 22 to Friday, October 6 for TELUS utility work. Work will take place Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
September 21–29
- Expect a full road closure on 14th Street, between Inglewood Avenue and the laneway north of Jefferson Avenue from Friday, September 21 to Friday, September 29.
- Construction and detour signage and traffic control personnel will be on-site to facilitate traffic flow.
- This work is related to the BC Hydro Glenmore Voltage Conversion Electrical System Upgrades project. Please see Long-term Work below for more information.
August 21–September 22
- UPDATE: Please expect single-lane alternating traffic on Westmount Road, Thompson Crescent, Mathers Avenue, and 31st Street beginning on Monday, August 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for work related to the Westmount Active Transportation, Pedestrian, and Road Safety Improvements project. Please note that starting on Tuesday, September 5, hours of construction on Monday to Friday will be between 9 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to facilitate school drop-off and pick-up times.
- The construction is expected to take approximately two to three weeks to complete. However, the timeline is subject to change dependent on weather and contractor availability.
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Long-term work impacting traffic

February 2023 to January 2024
- Expect temporary parking restrictions on Eyremount Drive between Cross Creek Road and Southborough Drive starting Monday, February 27, 2023, for approximately ten months.
- Expect temporary parking restrictions, occasional road closures and detours on 14th Street between Esquimalt Avenue and Mathers Avenue, and on Mathers Avenue between 14th Street and 15th Street starting Friday, March 10 for approximately ten months as required.
- Staging areas for construction materials will be located on two traffic islands, located at Cross Creek Road and Eyremount Drive and at Southborough Drive and Eyremount Drive.
- The project is anticipated to be completed in January 2024 and will take place in several stages. Hours of construction will be Monday to Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Construction signage and traffic control personnel will be on-site to facilitate traffic flow.
- Updates and traffic impacts will be provided here as the project moves through phases.
- If you have any questions or would like more information about this project, please contact BC Hydro at 1 866 647 3334 or [email protected].
July 2023 to June 2024
- Expect a full road closure on the 5300 block of Kensington Crescent, between Kensington Crescent and the intersection of Marine Drive and Greentree Road starting Thursday, July 20 for approximately one year. Local access will be maintained via the south entrance of Kensington Crescent.
- There will be occasional, single-lane alternating traffic on Marine Drive, between Kew Cliff Road and Greentree Road as required.
- The project is anticipated to be completed in June 2024. Hours of construction will be Monday to Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. or as required to complete the project.
- Construction signage and traffic control personnel will be on-site to facilitate traffic flow.
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July 10 to October 13
- UPDATE: Due to unforeseen underground conditions, the watermain work has been delayed and is now projected to be completed by Friday, October 13.
- Expect a full road closure on Caulfeild Drive, between Rutland Road and Meadfeild Road owing to watermain, fire hydrant, and water service upgrades. Local access will remain; however, there may be minor delays.
- Work will take place Monday to Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., or as required to complete the project.
- Construction signage and traffic control personnel will be on-site to facilitate traffic flow.
July 10 to October 13
- UPDATE: Due to unforeseen underground conditions, the watermain work has been delayed and is now projected to be completed by Friday, October 13.
- Expect temporary parking restrictions and travel lane closures on Taylor Way, between the HWY 1 Exit 13/Taylor Way/99A and the roundabout at Stevens Drive and Southborough Drive, owing to watermain, fire hydrant, and water service upgrades.
- Taylor Way will be open during construction. However, please note that the parking lane and one of the travel lanes will be closed in both the northbound and southbound directions of Taylor Way.
- Work will take place Monday to Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., or as required to complete the project.
- Construction signage and traffic control personnel will be on-site to facilitate traffic flow.