Traffic notices

When:

September 2024 - February 2025

Where:

West Campus Road and the Student Residence Main Parking lot 

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Work to be completed:

Infrustructure work will be completed for upcoming building construction (Residence Phase 3)

Work will involve trenching along West Campus Road, within the Residence Main Parking lot and the laneway between Dining Commons and Childcare

Expected interruptions:

The work will be completed in phases.

Phase 1 will see mobilization of crew and equipment involved in trenching along sections of West Campus Road and the Residence Main Parking lot access lane. Phase 1 is anticipated to begin the week of September 16th. This phase is anticipated to be completed at the end of October. During this phase...

1. Single lane alternating traffic can be expected along West Campus Road and the Residence Main parking lot access lane.

2. Cyclists will be detoured with traffic.

3. Pedestrians will be detoured around work sites. Traffic control persons will be on site to assist.

4. The traffic lights at the intersection of University Drive West and West Campus Road will not be in operation during the day while some of the work on West Campus Road is underway. Traffic control will be in place during these periods.

5. Traffic line ups and delays can be expected along University Drive West, West Campus Road and to and from the Residence Main Parking lot.  

Comments

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

2. To avoid delays, motorists can consider using alternate routing, such as Gaglardi Way and university Drive East.

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

When:

September 2024 - February 2025

Where:

The section of Arts Road between University Drive East and the vicinity of Strand Hall receiving lane. 

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Work to be completed:

Roadside curb work and pedestrian path upgrades.

Expected interruptions:

1. The southbound traffic lane will be closed between University Drive East and the vicinity of Strand Hall receiving lane. The southbound traffic lane will be closed using fencing.

2. The sidewalk will be closed. A delineated pedestrian detour route around the fencing will be in place.

3. Vehicles enroute along University Drive East to the North Parking lot will be detoured to enter the parking lot from East Campus Road.

4. Vehicles departing the North Parking lot west side will be directed to turn right (northbound) only.

5. Delivery vehicles, service vehicles, and other destined for Strand Hall receiving lane will be detoured to use the section of Arts Road at East Campus Road.  

Comments

1. The northbound traffic lane on Arts Road 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 road closure, signs, equipment, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

When:

August 22 - 31 (2024)

Where:

South Campus Road, vicinity: Tower Road  

Refer to the map.

Work to be completed:

An in-ground water valve will be replaced. This will involve construction vehicles and crew working along the road and roadside.

Expected interruptions:

1. A section of the South Campus Road westbound traffic lane will be closed when work is in progress. Single lane alternating traffic will be in place during these times.

2. The sidewalk will be closed. Pedestrians will be detoured to use alternate sidewalks in the area.

Comments

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 and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

THE FOLLOWING FORMS PART OF A CITY OF BURNABY PATHWAY UPGRADE BETWEEN UNIVERSITY DRIVE WEST AND BURNABY MOUNTAIN PARK

When:

Work is currently underway and may take until November 2024 to be completed

Where:

Work is happening along the path (trail) behind the transit stop on University Drive West through to Burnaby Mountain Park

* Refer to the map

Work to be completed:

The trail between Burnaby Mountain Park and University Drive West is being upgraded (widened and paved)

Expected interruptions:

1. Motorists can expect to be stopped along University Drive West and West Campus Road when construction vehicles are maneuvering into and out of the work site.

2. The pedestrian/cycling trail between the trail section behind the transit stop and Burnaby Mountain Park is closed. Alternate access between the road and park can be found further south along University Drive West.

3. Pedestrians and cyclists using the multi-use path along University Drive West will be stopped when construction vehicles are crossing the pathway.

Comment:

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 and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

UPDATES

14 August 2024 Crew were unable to complete all work on August 13th and will return at a later date.

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When:

Tuesday, August 13th from about 7:00am - 7:00pm

Where:

The east end of Arts Road and the transit bus passenger drop-off stop on East Campus Road

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Work to be completed:

Roadside water supply equipment will be replaced. This will involve crew, work vehicles and a crane truck being staged on the roads

Expected interruptions:

1. The eastbound traffic lane of Arts Road, on approach to East Campus Road, will be closed.

a) Single lane alternating traffic can be expected on Arts Road.

2. The transit bus passenger drop-off stop on East Campus Road, on approach to the bus loop, will be closed. Passengers will be dropped off in the loop during this interruption.

3. Pedestrians and cyclists will be detoured around the work activity. 

Comments

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 and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.

When:

March 2023 - Fall 2024

Where:

University Drive East, between Tower Road and Nelson Way. 

Refer to the map.

Work to be completed:

Construction of Burnaby Fire Department Fire Station 8. 

Expected interruptions:

1. The westbound right traffic lane will be closed during the project period to accommodate construction vehicles, equipment and related activity. The center westbound lane will remain open to traffic.

2. The Multi-Use Path (MUP) will be temporarily closed at times to accommodate construction activity. Pedestrians will be detoured during temporary closures of the MUP.

Comments

Watch for equipment, construction vehicles and crew working in the area.

Watch for temporary construction signs and flag person pedestrian & traffic control during the day when work activity is in progress.

For further information visit Burnaby.ca/FireStation8.