Traffic notices

When:

Anticipated to begin June 2026 and move through multiple phases before finishing in early 2028.

Daily construction activity can be expected between. 

Where:

Multiple areas of the AQ roof will be completed in phases.

Mobilization - Strand Hall Loading Bay (June 15-26, 2026)

1. Phase 1 - North-West AQ Roof (June 2026 - March 2027)

2. Phase 2 - South-East & South-West AQ Roof (February 2027 - October 2027)

3. Phase 3 - East AQ Roof (September 2027 - February 2028)

Additional Construction - AQ6000 Balcony replacement (August 2026)

Work to be completed:

AQ Roofing Project has been scheduled to proceed from June 2026 to February 2028, involving multiple stages to reduce overall impact to the campus community. 

Expected interruptions:

1. During mobilization, impacts to Strand Hall Loading bay will be expected, as well as some minor impact to North Lot. 

2. There will be scaffolding constructed within Strand Hall Loading Bay courtyard area to facilitate the movement of construction material on the AQ roof.

3. Some traffic may be delayed in certain instances, particularly on Arts Road. 

4. Adequate flagging, signage, and precautions will be in place during the construction perior. 

Comments

Please note that during mobilization, construction crews will be onsite at the Strand Hall & AQ loading area to deliver scaffolding, fencing, and other materials required for the installation of the scaffolding, vertical hoist, and site fencing. Proper signage, including temporary directional signage,

When:

Anticipated to begin June 15th, 2026, and end on June 19th. 

Daily construction activity can be expected between 8:00am - 4:00pm. Extended work hours beyond 4:00pm may be anticipated

Where:

1. Student Main Street in Residence

2. Athlete's Village (next to Dining Commons)

Work to be completed:

Athlete's Village is being deconstructed and demobilized. 

Expected interruptions:

1. Student Main Street will be utilized to move oversized trailers during the demobilization of Athlete's Village. Pedestrian traffic is recommended to use alternative walkways to proceed across residence, including the undercover walkway next to residence towers. 

2. Some traffic may be delayed in certain instances while oversized vehicles navigate the route. 

Comments

All work crews have been advised to use extreme caution while proceeding along Residence Student Main Street. Pedestrians please use extreme caution while proceeding along the roadway while vehicles are in motion. 

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 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.

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