Traffic Updates

Road work, events and other Township projects may affect traffic in your neighbourhood. Please be aware of upcoming activities in Esquimalt. 

Please respect traffic control personnel.
 
DatesAffected areaEventDetails
Feb 9-June 9 (approx)Eastbound traffic on Point Ellice bridge Maintenance on the Point Ellice (Bay Street) bridge by the City of Victoria
  • Eastbound traffic across the bridge (Victoria West towards downtown) will be closed 24/7 for up to four months. 
  • Detours with clear signage will guide eastbound traffic. 
  • Learn more on the City of Victoria website
March 23 to May 18 (approx)Intersection of Hereward
Road, Pine Street, Devonshire Road and Dominions Street
BC Hydro project
May 4-July 3Arm Street between Craigflower and SelkirkCity of Victoria water main replacement
  • Temporary loss of on-street parking
  • Road closure (local access maintained)
  • Contact City of Victoria with questions (eng@victoria.ca)
May to OctoberLockley RoadCity of Victoria water main replacement
  • Temporary loss of on-street parking
  • Road closure (local access maintained)
  • Contact City of Victoria with questions (eng@victoria.ca)
May 22-26Esquimalt Road (St Paul's Pl. to Admirals Rd)Soil sampling
  • Single lane alternating traffic at work areas along route
paused *Eastbound traffic through the 200 block of Island HighwayBC Hydro project
  • The eastbound lane of Island Highway to remain closed for the duration of the project (i.e. travelling towards Craigflower Road in Esquimalt). As a result, eastbound traffic travelling toward Esquimalt will be detoured
  • Learn more and view the map on the Town of View Royal website

*Note that this list may not include all projects by BC Hydro, Fortis or other external service providers.