Watch for equipment and construction crews at the areas listed below and always obey signs, traffic controls, and traffic control personnel. Please remember that speed limits are lower in construction zones.
For questions regarding traffic notices, please contact Mike Spencer at traffic@sfu.ca.
Aug 21st Science Road Temporary Roadway Interruption
When:
August 21st (2025)
6:00am - 1:00pm (approximate)
Where:
The west to east section of Science Road. Closure of road between Physics and TASC2. Refer to the map.
Work to be completed:
Chiller equipment replacement. This will involve a large crane being stagged blocking Science Road.
Expected interruptions:
1. A crane will be staged blocking the one-way traffic pattern of Science Road.
2. Temporary 2-way traffic patterns will be identified between the west end of Science Road and Physics/TASC2, and the east end of Science Road and Physics/TASC2. The temporary 2-way traffic patterns will be controlled by traffic control personnel.
3. Science Road will be restricted to Local Traffic, deliveries and service vehicles.
4. Temporary delays in the area can be anticipated.
Comments
Watch for construction signs, equipment, construction vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.
August 19-21 Gaglardi Way Temporary Roadway Interruptions
The following pertains to a City of Burnaby project just off campus that is anticipated to impact travel to and from campus. The following information is provided for your awareness.
When:
August 19th - 21st (2025)
Where:
The section of Gaglardi Way between Burnaby Mountain Parkway and Broadway. Refer to the map.
Work to be completed:
Road surface milling and paving.
Expected interruptions:
1. Traffic lanes will be lessened to one lane in each direction with these lanes pushed to half of the road.
2. Traffic delays can be expected. Allow for extra travel time.
Comments
Watch for construction signs, equipment, construction vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.
SPRING 2025 - July 2027 Campus Roadway and Parking Lot Interruptions
The following is related to activity that can be expected on the Burnaby campus as part of the Student Residence "Phase 3 Construction Project"
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When:
Spring 2025 - July 2027
Where:
1. Residence main parking lot off West Campus Road
2. West Campus Road
3. University Drive West
4. Sections of Gaglardi Way and University Drive East
Work to be completed:
Constuction of student residence building
Expected interruptions:
1. An increase in construction vehicles travelling on campus can be expected along sections of Gaglardi Way, University Drive East, University Drive West, and West Campus Road. This includes slow moving vehicles navigating roadway inclines.
2. Traffic delays can be expected. Allow extra travel time.
3. The northern section of the Residence main parking lot is closed throughout the building construcition period and restricted to construction personnel and vehicles.
3. Construction vehicles will be travelling through the residence main parking lot off West Campus Road to enter and depart from the construction site staging and lay-down area. Caution should be exercised and extra attention given to traffic control person assisting with truck routing through the parking lot and in and out of the construction site.
Comments
Visit Student Housing Master Plan (Phase Three) - Facilities Services - 91ÅÝܽ for further inforamation.
Please be aware of construction activity in the residence precinct, especially in and around the vicinity of the main parking lot.
Watch for construction signs, equipment, construction vehicles, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.
Sep 2024 - May 2025 Arts Road Temporary Roadway and Walkway Interruption
UPDATES
6 August 2025 Work continues. A completion date is not available at this time.
2 June 2025 Work continues in this area. A completion date is not available at time of posting.
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When:
September 2024 - May 2025
Where:
The section of Arts Road between University Drive East and the vicinity of Strand Hall receiving lane.
* Refer to the map
Work to be completed:
Roadside curb work and pedestrian path upgrades.
Expected interruptions:
1. The southbound traffic lane will be closed between University Drive East and the vicinity of Strand Hall receiving lane. The southbound traffic lane will be closed using fencing.
2. The sidewalk will be closed. A delineated pedestrian detour route around the fencing will be in place.
3. Vehicles enroute along University Drive East to the North Parking lot will be detoured to enter the parking lot from East Campus Road.
4. Vehicles departing the North Parking lot west side will be directed to turn right (northbound) only.
5. Delivery vehicles, service vehicles, and other destined for Strand Hall receiving lane will be detoured to use the section of Arts Road at East Campus Road.
Comments
1. The northbound traffic lane on Arts Road will be kept open for northbound traffic only.
2. Transit bus routing and schedule is not anticipated to be impacted by the above.
Watch for road closure, signs, equipment, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above and please watch for pedestrians and cyclists when travelling in the area.