Traffic Hotspots

Coquitlam invests in core transportation and utility infrastructure supporting safety, asset management and economic development. Capital construction projects support growth by improving the movement of people and goods, ensuring reliable sewer and water services and managing stormwater. 

  • Please use alternate routes to avoid delays during construction and note that anticipated start dates are subject to change and weather delays.
  • Keep  aware of work crews and equipment and obey all traffic control personnel and signs, including construction speed limits.
  • Sign-up to receive Traffic Bulletins via email at our NotifyMe webpage - scroll to the bottom of the webpage and under News Flash, select Road Work and Construction. 
  •  Follow the City on our social media channels Facebook, X and Instagram where we update regularly with info on traffic hot spots.

City Centre Area Projects

Watch for City Centre area road work during the summer months as City crews and contractors take advantage of drier weather to bring transportation improvements to the community. 

Pipeline Road

The following projects are part of long-term projects that will bring infrastructure and safety improvements for residents and all road users. 

June 2025 Update - Road Work at Intersection of David Avenue and Pipeline Road

  • Metro Vancouver's contractor will be completing work at this intersection, starting the week of June 23 for the next four months, weather permitting. 
  • Traffic lanes will be reduced at the intersection and there will be no southbound right turn from David Avenue onto Pipeline Road until mid-August. Traffic will be maintained in all other directions. To avoid delays, please plan for extra time or an alternate route.
  • Travel with caution through construction zones, watch for work crews and equipment, and obey all traffic personnel and signs, including construction speed limits. 

Thank you for your patience as Metro Vancouver's contractor completes this necessary work.

  1. Road Closure - Emerson Street

    Emerson Street between Regan Avenue and Smith Avenue will be closed to through traffic on weekdays from July 28 to August 8, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Read on...

  2. Bridge Maintenance Work – Lougheed Highway between Barnet Highway and Westwood Street

    City crews will be completing bridge maintenance work on Lougheed Highway between Barnet Highway and Westwood Street on Saturday, July 26, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Traffic will be limited to single lane alternating in each direction. Read on...

  3. Night Time Road Work – Austin Avenue between Gatensbury Street and Schoolhouse Street

    The City's contractor will be completing underground sanitary work on Austin Avenue between Gatensbury Street to Schoolhouse Street. Work will take place nightly starting Sun, July 20 to Thur, July 24, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Traffic will be impacted. Read on...
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