East Sixth Avenue Traffic Safety Improvements

Project Details

The City of New Westminster will be undertaking transportation upgrades along East Sixth Avenue between McBride Boulevard and Cumberland Street to enhance safety and accessibility for people walking, cycling, taking transit, and driving. These improvements will support improved access to the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre and were identified as a priority in the City’s Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP), adopted by Council in 2022.

The project includes a range of safety and accessibility enhancements, such as a new traffic signal at the intersection of Cumberland Street and East Sixth Avenue, intersection upgrades at Glenbrook Drive, improved access to bus stops, upgrades to the protected bike lane, new curb ramps, and enhanced street lighting. Both laneways serving təməsew̓txʷ will also be upgraded to improve pedestrian safety, along with new asphalt paving.

For more information about this project, please visit the Projects on the Go page.

Project Update

February 13, 2026

The intersection of Cumberland Street and East Sixth Avenue will be reduced to single-lane traffic at times, with temporary no-parking restrictions in effect near the intersection. Flaggers will be on site to manage access, and work areas at the four corners will be adjusted as needed, as shown in the image.

February 17–20: Contractors will complete all pre-locates at the Cumberland Street / E. Sixth Avenue intersection and along East Sixth Street. Minor pre-locates will also occur at the McBride Boulevard / E. Sixth Avenue intersection, with only the curb lane closed.

February 23–27: Contractors will complete catch basin (CB) work at the Cumberland Street intersection.

March 2–6: Contractors will install traffic signal conduit at the Cumberland Street / East Sixth Avenue intersection and begin conduit work at the McBride Boulevard corner concurrently.

Project Timeline

• Construction is anticipated to begin in February 17th, 2026 – August 2026.
    

Traffic Impacts

• Duration: February 17th, 2026 to August 2026
• Hours of Work: 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday; 9:00am – 6:00pm Saturday
• For concerns about construction hours, please contact the City’s Bylaw Enforcement Team, 604-527-4657, at the following times: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–8:00pm; Saturday, 9:00 am–6:00pm
• The project will begin at the intersection of Cumberland Street and East Sixth Avenue and will proceed west to the intersection of East Sixth Avenue and McBride Boulevard. Expect delays at the intersection of Cumberland Street and East Sixth Avenue while a new traffic signal is installed
• Bus stops on E Sixth Avenue might be temporarily closed / relocated depending on the stage of the construction, we provide further update when more information become available.
• Access Concerns: If you have any ongoing or specific access concerns related to the work, please notify us immediately so we can address them before crews demobilize.
• Waste Collection Issues: Stratas or residents experiencing issues with waste collection should reach out directly to their designated waste collection provider to coordinate service.
   

Frequently Asked Questions

See FAQs here

Contact

For more information please contact Roger Chang, Project Manager, at rchang@newwestcity.ca, or visit the Projects on the Go page.