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UPTOWN PLAZA AND SIXTH STREET PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS
February 17th to August 2025project update:
Updated March 20th
Please be advised of below traffic impacts as part of CNW-Uptown Plaza and Sixth St Public Realm Improvements Construction from March 12th to 28th, 2025.
Traffic Impacts:
- Single lane alternating traffic on Sixth St between Sixth Ave and Belmont St. (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm)
- Sixth St and Sixth Ave intersection traffic lights will be shut down during work and intersection will be controlled manually by TCPs.
- Southbound curb lane and travel lane are closed on Sixth St between Sixth Ave and Belmont St. Traffic is shifted over the center line to accommodate two-way traffic.(after work hours & weekends)
- On street parking on Sixth St between Sixth Ave and Belmont St is removed to accommodate travel lanes.
- A portion of west side sidewalk on Sixth St between Sixth Ave and Belmont St is occupied by contractor to facilitate the construction. Minimum 1.5m sidewalk will be maintained open for pedestrian access.
- Southbound bus stop at the Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue intersection (Stop ID 52420) will be relocated to the Sixth Street and Princess Street intersection to accommodate construction.
- The interim Uptown Plaza will remain closed during construction.
- Access to businesses and residents will be maintained.
Project Details
Please be advised that the City of New Westminster’s contractor, GPM CIVIL CONTRACTING, is scheduled to commence the Uptown Plaza and Sixth St Public Realm Works. The primary extents of the project are on Sixth Street, from Sixth Avenue to Belmont Street, and Belmont Plaza (located on Belmont Street between Sixth Street and midblock to Seventh Street). It will also include improvements to the west side of Sixth Street between Princess Street and Sixth Avenue.
Project Timeline
February 17th through August 2025
Hours of Work
Monday - Friday: 7am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-6pmTraffic Impacts
- Southbound curb lane and travel lane are closed on Sixth St between Sixth Ave and Belmont St. Traffic is shifted over the center line to accommodate two-way traffic.
- On street parking on Sixth St between Sixth Ave and Belmont St is removed to accommodate travel lanes.
- A portion of westside sidewalk on Sixth St between Sixth Ave and Belmont St is occupied by contractor to facilitate the construction. Minimum 1.8m sidewalk will be maintained open for pedestrian access.
- Southbound bus stop at the Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue intersection (Stop ID 52420) will be relocated to the Sixth Street and Princess Street intersection to accommodate construction
- The interim Uptown Plaza will remain closed during construction.
- Access to businesses and residents will be maintained.
We will endeavor to minimize disruption as much as possible to businesses and residents. However, as with a project of this nature, please expect some additional noise and dust during construction. If special consideration is required, please contact the City’s project manager.
Contact Information
For more information please visit the Projects on the Go page, or please contact
Sapperton Great Streets - RCH Redevelopment
Mid-May 2024 through April 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.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.
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.
