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UPTOWN PLAZA AND SIXTH STREET PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS

February 17th to August 2025

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.

Pedestrian sidewalk detour

A temporary sidewalk detour is in place for pedestrians heading southbound on Sixth Street. This detour will remain in effect until approximately August.

The sidewalk closure is necessary to support underground utility upgrades at the intersection of Sixth Street and Belmont Street, where multiple services—such as gas, water, sewer, and electrical—are being upgraded. The work involves large equipment and ongoing vehicle activity in a limited space.

To ensure a safe route for pedestrians, a clearly marked detour has been provided around Belmont Plaza. Additional signage and surface improvements are in place to guide pedestrians through the area.

An alternate option for southbound pedestrians is to use Sixth Street East and reconnect with Sixth Street West using the newly installed temporary crosswalk past Belmont Street.

Thank you for your understanding as we complete these important public space upgrades.

Project Timeline

February 17th through August 2025

Hours of Work
Monday - Friday: 7am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm

Traffic Impacts

  1. 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.
  2. On street parking on Sixth St between Sixth Ave and Belmont St is removed to accommodate travel lanes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. The interim Uptown Plaza will remain closed during construction.
  6. 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.

Parking Map

Please see the Parking Map for available for parking locations during construction.

Contact Information

For more information please visit the Projects on the Go page, or please contact