Roadworks & Construction Projects
Click on the map below, then select a coloured line for more details about the project.
View in web app
Temporary Water Shutdown - West End
January 16th to 24thPlease be advised that as part of the West End Watermain Replacement Program, the City of New Westminster's contractor, Sandpiper Contracting LLP, will be working on improvements to the water system. Your water service will be shut off to allow the new water system to be connected to the City system.
Dates of Water Shut Off:
January 16th: Edinburgh Street, Eighth Avenue
January 17th: Dublin Street, Edinburgh Street
January 22nd: Dublin Street, London Street
January 23rd: London Street, Tenth Avenue
January 24th: London Street, Tenth Avenue
All dates will run from approximately 9am-5pm. The contractor will work to minimize the disruption to your service. They will aim to restore water service as quickly as possible after the initial shutdown.
During construction, you may notice temporary cloudiness in the water. This is a normal result of the work being done and is not a health concern. If you experience cloudy water, simply run your taps for up to 30 minutes or until the water clears.
if you have any questions, please contact Engineering Services at engpost@newwestcity.ca or 604-527-4592.
Sapperton Great Streets - RCH Redevelopment
Mid-May 2024 through February 2025Project Update:
Beginning August 21st, construction activities will be underway on the East side of E Columbia Street, starting at Keary Street and working towards Sherbrooke Street.
Single Lane Alternating Traffic will be in effect Monday - Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm and some Saturdays 9:00am to 6:00pm.
This is anticipated to be in effect for 3 months (weather dependent).Project details:
The Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment project aims to implement several aspects of the Columbia Street Great Street vision. The drawings below show how road space has been reallocated to widen sidewalks, enhancing the pedestrian corridor. Additionally, they feature separated bike lanes, improved bus stops, new trees, street lighting and landscaping. There are also intersection and signal improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles at East Columbia and Keary Street, Hospital Street, and Sherbrooke Street.
Sherbrooke Street improvements have also reallocated road space to widen sidewalks, enhancing the pedestrian corridor. Additionally, the Central Valley Greenway connections are enhanced with separated bike lanes, new trees, street lighting and landscaping. There are also intersection improvements for traffic calming, pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles along Sherbrooke Street at Kelly Street, Fader Street and the local lanes.
East Columbia Plan View:
East Columbia Typical Sections:
Sherbrooke Street Plan View:
Sherbrooke Street Typical Section:
Overview of East Columbia Street Work Location:
Construction hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm (except holidays) and Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.
For any questions or concerns, please contact or 604-418-5326.
Front Street Closure (e. columbia St to Begbie St)
Effective the week of June 17thUpdated December 2024
This has been extended to March 2025
Please be advised that starting the week of June 17, the Province of British Columbia will implement a six-month full closure of Front Street between Begbie Street and E. Columbia Street. Front Street Mews will remain open.
This closure is required for crews to perform drainage work, install steel girders and build the new bridge deck across Front Street between the bridge foundation south of Columbia Street and the in-river foundation near the New Westminster shoreline.
While this full closure is in effect, drivers will be detoured to Columbia Street. Trucks will continue to use official truck routes (including observing applicable time restrictions). All traffic pattern changes and detours will be well signed, and traffic control personnel will be on site to direct traffic as required.
For more information, please visit the Pattullo Bridge Replacement website.Metro Vancouver Royal Avenue Pump Station Upgrade
Spring 2024 - Fall 2025Kenaidan Construction will be performing Royal Avenue Pump Station upgrades for Metro Vancouver on Quayside Drive. This project is expected to last approximately 16 months. A two-metre path will be kept open for the public along the existing pathway west of the pump station. Five parking spaces on Quayside Drive will be used for loading/unloading (6:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday).
Project details can be found here.
