Starting Monday, July 13, Canada Avenue will be closed to traffic in both directions between Philip Street and Sherman Road as part of the ongoing infrastructure upgrades in the area. The closure is expected to be in place until the end of the year. Businesses along Canada Avenue are open and accessible during this closure, using the northbound lane on Canada Avenue between Beverly and Philip Street.
The timing of the full closure aligns with the provincial fisheries window, allowing crews to safely replace two critical bridges over Bings Creek while minimizing environmental impacts to the water course and fish habitat.
The Sherman Road roundabout will remain open (except for entering onto Canada Avenue), and Canada Avenue between Philip Street and Beverly Street will remain open to northbound traffic only. Road users should allow extra travel time through the detour routes along Philip, Mary, and Islay streets, exercising caution and reduced speeds as they travel though these residential neighbourhoods.
Construction hours remain Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm, with occasional evening and weekend work as required. Local traffic only will be permitted within the closure area, including access to the Cowichan Tribes Public Works and Emergency Services building, during this phase of construction.
This work is part of the larger Canada Avenue improvement project, which includes major utility upgrades, road repaving, and enhancements to active transportation infrastructure such as sidewalks and the Friendship Trail.
Find the latest project updates at www.northcowichan.ca/CanadaAve.