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Uptown Plaza and Sixth Street Public Realm Improvements

September 15 through November

pROJECT UPDATE

September 16th update

The project is substantially complete, with the exception of trees which will be installed in October. Planting during the summer heat can stress young trees and increase the risk of failure. Deficiencies will also be addressed once the portion of construction at Sixth Street and Princess Street is complete.

 

September 11th update

Sixth Street @ Princess Street Construction 

Project Information

  • Installation of concrete curb bulge on the Princess St & Sixth St intersection Southbound
  • Installation of bus shelter

  • Extending the sidewalk and replacement of sidewalk sections

  • New loading zone on the North side of Princess St / Sixth St

  • Replacement of planting trees along Sixth St
     

Duration

Construction will start September 15th through November

Traffic Impacts

  • Sidewalk will remain open but may be restricted to 1.5m to 1.8m wide.
  • Access to Princess St will remain open
  • Taxi zone will be used as a temporary loading zone
     

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 October 2025

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

Traffic Impacts

Temporary lane closures may be in effect during working hours. Expect delays.

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