Traffic notices

When:

Late February, into March 2026

Where:

The east side section of Gaglardi Way between the roundabout and the intersection at University Drive/Burnaby Mountain Parkway

Work to be completed:

A section of ditch along the east side of Gaglardi Way will be cleaned out. This will involve the temporary closure of the northbound curb lane and multi-use path

(see map)

Expected interruptions:

1. The northbound east side curb traffic lane will be closed when haul trucks are staged on the road

2. A section of the Multi-Use Path on the east side of the road, between the roundabout and intersection, will be closed. Cyclists will be detoured with vehicle traffic 

3. Pedestrians will be detoured

4. Minimal delays can be expected northbound on Gaglardi Way as traffic merges into one lane

Comments

Watch for construction signs, equipment, work vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

When:

February 25th (2026)

Where:

Science Road, vicinity: Physics loading dock

Work to be completed:

Concrete will be delivered to a courtyard work site. This will involve a concrete truck and support vehicles being staged along the road as well as a hose from the truck up the stairs to the courtyard

Expected interruptions:

1. The exterior stairs located east of the loading dock that lead to upper exterior levels will be closed. Pedestrians will be detoured to use alternate routing  

2. There will be (temporary) No Parking permitted on the south side of the road, opposite where the concrete truck will be staged

3. Temporary traffic delays through the area may be anticipated

Comments

Watch for construction signs, equipment, work vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

When:

March 2nd (2026)

Where:

University Drive West between the roundabout and West Campus Road

Work to be completed:

A large container will be removed from the temporary roadside storage area

Expected interruptions:

1. Single Lane Alternating Traffic can be expected along University Drive West 

2. Minimal traffic delays can be expected

Comments

Watch for construction signs, equipment, work vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

When:

February 23rd - 27th (2026)

Where:

1. The east end of the ceremonial walkway near the bus loop

2. The south end of West Campus Road near the entrance to the Residence West Parking Lot

Work to be completed:

Materials (gravel) installed for the First Peoples Gathering House (FPGH) construction laydown area will be removed from the open field located east of the FPGH. This will involve dump trucks traveling along the east end of the ceremonial walkway and through the transit loop. The material will be trucked to a service area off the south end of West Campus Road.

Expected interruptions:

1. Trucks will be maneuvering in and out of the FPGH construction laydown area via the Ceremonial Walkway and the transit loop 

2. Trucks will be maneuvering in and out of a service lane located at the south end of West Campus Road (WCR)

3. Pedestrians and vehicles will be halted and/or detoured around trucks maneuvering into and out of the FPGH construction laydown area and WCR service lane

4. Minimal delays can be expected in each area

Comments

Watch for construction signs, equipment, work vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

When:

February 23rd - 27th (2026)

Where:

1. The east end of the ceremonial walkway near the bus loop

2. The south end of West Campus Road near the entrance to the Residence West parking lot

Work to be completed:

Materials (gravel) installed for the First Peoples Gathering House (FPGH) construction laydown area will be removed from the open field located east of the FPGH. This will involve dump trucks traveling along the east end of the ceremonial walkway and through the transit loop. The material will be trucked to a service area off the south end of West Campus Road.

Expected interruptions:

1. Trucks will be maneuvering in and out of the FPGH construction laydown area via the Ceremonial Walkway and the transit loop 

2. Trucks will be maneuvering in and out of a service lane located at the south end of West Campus Road (WCR)

3. Pedestrians and vehicles will be halted and/or detoured around trucks maneuvering into and out of the FPGH construction laydown area and WCR service lane

4. Minimal delays can be expected in each area

Comments

Watch for construction signs, equipment, work vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

When:

February 23rd - March (2026)

Where:

The section of University Drive West east of Campus Road

Work to be completed:

Tree trimming. This will involve work trucks being staged along University Drive West

Expected interruptions:

1. Single lane alternating traffic will be in place while work is in progress 

2. Temporary traffic delays can be expected along University Drive West 

3. Temporary traffic delays can be expected on West Campus Road

Comments

Watch for construction signs, equipment, work vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

The following is related to UniverCity Parcel 36 & 37 construction activity...

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When:

Anticipated to begin January 19th and be completed May 2026 

Daily construction activity can be expected between 7:00am - 4:00pm. Extended work hours beyond 4:00pm may be anticipated

Where:

1. The section of University Crescent between University High Street and Tower Road

2. The intersection of University High Street and University Crescent

Work to be completed:

Public realm work will be completed. This will involve temporary traffic lane closures on University Crescent and at the intersection of University High Street and University Crescent

Expected interruptions:

1. Single Lane Alternating Traffic can be expected along the section of University Crescent between University High Street and Tower Road. Delays can be expected along University Crescent, Slope Mews and University High Street

2. During the above period, 2-3 weeks of utility work will be completed. This work will encroach into the intersection of University Crescent and University High Street. Single Lane Alternating Traffic can be expected on University High Street between the University Crescent intersection and roundabout at University Drive East. Traffic delays can be expected along Universiversity Drive East, Univesity High Street, University Crescent and Slope Mews while this work is underway

3. Pedestrians will be detoured to use sidewalks not impacted by the above work

4. Cyclists will be detoured with vehicle traffic

Comments

Consider using an alternative driving route to avoid delay related to the above road interruptions

Watch for construction signs, equipment, construction vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

When:

January 22nd through March (2026)

Where:

The section of University Drive East between Arts Road and Halpern Lane

Work to be completed:

1. The sidewalk will be replaced

2. Landscape work will be completed

Expected interruptions:

1. The eastern section of parking at the Diamond University Centre will be closed (Temporary NO PARKING). This is to allow for traffic lane shifts to maintain two-way traffic through the area during the project period.

2. Single lane alternating traffic can be expected at times to accommodate construction material deliveries to the Diamond University Centre during the above period. 

3. Cyclists will be detoured with vehicle traffic

4. A temporary pedestrian path will be available around the work site. Pedestrians will be assisted by traffic control personnel during material deliveries.

Comments

Watch for construction signs, equipment, construction vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

The following is related to activity that can be expected on the Burnaby campus as part of the Student Residence "Phase 3 Construction Project"

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When:

Spring 2025 - July 2027

Where:

1. Residence main parking lot off West Campus Road

2. West Campus Road

3. University Drive West

4. Sections of Gaglardi Way and University Drive East

Work to be completed:

Constuction of student residence building

Expected interruptions:

1. An increase in construction vehicles travelling on campus can be expected along sections of Gaglardi Way, University Drive East, University Drive West, and West Campus Road. This includes slow moving vehicles navigating roadway inclines.

2. Traffic delays can be expected. Allow extra travel time.

3. The northern section of the Residence main parking lot is closed throughout the building construcition period and restricted to construction personnel and vehicles.

4. Construction vehicles will be travelling through the residence main parking lot off West Campus Road to enter and depart from the construction site staging and lay-down area. Caution should be exercised and extra attention given to traffic control person assisting with truck routing through the parking lot and in and out of the construction site.

Comments

Visit Student Housing Master Plan (Phase Three) - Facilities Services - Simon Fraser University for further inforamation.

Please be aware of construction activity in the residence precinct, especially in and around the vicinity of the main parking lot.

Watch for construction signs, equipment, construction vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

When:

December 22nd, 2025 thru late Spring 2028

Where:

University Crescent, University High Street and Highland Court

Work to be completed:

Construction of UniverCity Parcel 24 (Symposia). This will involve Construction activity on University Crescent and within parking space, as outlined below.

Expected interruptions:

1. The southbound section of University Crescent between Highland Court and University High Street will be temporarily closed at times during construction hours to accommodate construction activity.

2. The parking zone along University High Street between University Crescent and East Campus Road will be closed at times to accommodate construction activities.

3. The westbound traffic lane of University High Street between University Crescent and East Campus Road will be closed at times to accommodate construction activity.

4. As needed, motorists will be detoured to accommodate traffic lane closures. 

5. Cyclists will be detoured with vehicle traffic.

6. Pedestrian sidewalks on the north and east side of the construction site are closed. Pedestrians are encouraged to use sidewalks on the opposite side of roads surrounding the construction site.

Comments

1. The northbound traffic lane of University Crescent between University High Street and Highland Court will be kept open for northbound traffic only

2. Transit bus routing and schedule is not anticipated to be impacted by the above

Watch for signs, equipment, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above. Watch for pedestrians and cyclists travelling in the area