Traffic impacts on Esquimalt Roads in coming days

Please be aware that Esquimalt Road will be especially busy over the coming weeks as several major projects are underway:

• September 8–12 – Paving at 852 Esquimalt Rd
• September 9–12 – Telus Communications work at the Esquimalt/Lampson intersection (linked to 1102 development)
• September 10–12 (possibly longer) – City of Victoria Water Services work
• Week of September 15 – Paving at 1102 Esquimalt Rd / Esquimalt & Lampson Intersection
• Ongoing – Hazelwood continues work on the Esquimalt Road Phase 1 Corridor improvements:
  • New curb, gutter, sidewalk and ramps at various intersections to improve accessibility and safety
  • New continuous sidewalk and driveway style access across Macaulay Street at Esquimalt Road
  • New protected uni-directional bike lanes from Lampson Street to Dominion Road
  • Removal of on-street parking between Lampson Street to Dominion Road
  • New Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) multi-use crosswalks at Macaulay Street, 848 Esquimalt and at Dunsmuir Road
  • Traffic signal upgrades at Lampson Street and Head Street including new signal timing at Lampson Street and Esquimalt Road
  • New protected bi-directional bike lane connector on Esquimalt Road from Dunsmuir to Dominion Road
  • Lighting upgrades at select intersections

These overlapping activities will result in higher than usual congestion and lane impacts. Please plan ahead and allow extra time when travelling through the area.

Large traffic closures are shared through the Esquimalt Alert app.