The City of Victoria has issued a warning to motorists that Blanshard Street will see “significant traffic impacts” in the coming days.
From Saturday, March 21st, to Tuesday, March 24th, Blanshard Street construction crews will begin milling and paving work along the corridor between Caledonia Avenue and Bay Street.
Both northbound and southbound traffic will be affected.
However, this work is weather dependent, so it may go longer than expected if rain impacts the project’s progress.
The City warns Victorians to expect major traffic delays and some sections of sidewalk to be closed with accessible detours.
Access to private homes and businesses will be maintained, but there may be delays.
Those who travel by bus along the corridor can find updates to their bus route via BC Transit’s website.
The goal of the Blanshard Street construction is to establish new street upgrades along the corridor between Caledonia Avenue to Kings Road.
These improvements will connect to recently completed improvements south of Caledonia Avenue.
Blanshard Street is one of the highest collision corridors in the city. The hope is that by building out protected bike lanes and improving pedestrian safety measures, Victoria will continue to see progress in its goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.
