Water main burst in Esquimalt causes road closure on Transfer Street

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

Transfer-main-2-20260603 — (Township of Esquimalt)

The Township of Esquimalt has released an advisory for motorists after a water main burst on Transfer Street on Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Township, the burst was caused by an unexpected pipe failure. City of Victoria crews are now on site and performing repairs.

The burst has caused Transfer Street to be closed until approximately 8 p.m., with detours in effect.

Transfer Street is a short, but busy road that connects motorists on Tillicum Road to Lampson Street.

Motorists are being advised to expect delays in the Tillicum/Colville area due to the closure.

Transit riders may be impacted by the burst as well, and can check the BC Transit website or app for any updated travel information.

No comments yet — be the first to start the conversation

💬 Be the first to share your thoughts on this story

Curtis Blandy

Curtis Blandy has worked with Victoria Buzz since September 2022. Previously, he was an on air host at The Zone @ 91-3 as well as 100.3 The Q in Victoria, BC. Curtis is a graduate from NAIT’s radio and television broadcasting program in Edmonton, Alta. He thrives in covering stories on local and provincial politics as well as the Victoria music scene. Reach out to him at curtis@victoriabuzz.com.

Advertising Partners