Highlighted Construction Projects

Learn about current construction projects happening in your neighbourhood and around Chilliwack.

Future, current and upcoming projects can be viewed on our GIS Mapping System at https://maps.chilliwack.com/b/?layer=45 

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Active Transportation Design Project

Civil and electrical engineering detailed design for implementation of active transportation improvements adding to improve cycling facilities and safety in a cost-effective manner.

Bridge Inspection Program

Bridge inspections are required to be completed by a qualified bridge inspection engineer to visually inspect each of the City's bridges including ancillary structures.

Chilliwack River Road - Active Transportation Infrastructure

The City of Chilliwack and Tzeachten First Nation jointly applied to the BC government for Active Transportation grant funding. The project will include a multi-use pathway, a rectangular rapid flashing beacon and improvements to drainage and streetlighting.

Crosswalk Improvements - Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB)

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Crosswalks

Culvert Projects

Culvert replacements and upgrades are needed to avoid failures that could cause costly repairs and interruptions to traffic. Culvert failures can cause damage to the surrounding riparian environment.

Downtown Breezeway and Yale Road Crosswalk

The downtown breezeway will connect Yale Road to the Victoria parking lot while offering bike storage lockers, bike racks, benches and other amenities. The Yale Road crosswalk will include rapid rectangular flashing beacons to create a safer crossing for road users.

Edward Street Sidewalk

A new sidewalk will be built on the east side of Edward Street.

Emergency Sewage Outfall Repair

Emergency sewage outfall repair was contracted to Jakes Construction and work is planned to begin at the end of January. Environmental monitoring will take place throughout.

Knight Road and Mary Street Cycling Improvements

Knight Road and Mary Street will see the installation of bike lanes and other improvements including improved road markings and pavement resurfacing.

LED Streetlight Conversion Program

LED Streetlight Conversion Program to reduce energy and maintenance costs

Luckakuck Way - Traffic Signal and Safety Improvements Project

Improvements will be made this summer/fall along Luckakuck Way from east of Vedder Road to the Southern Railway bridge (Valley Rail Trail).

Paving Program

Each year the City of Chilliwack tenders asphalt rehabilitation work for various roads to maintain the driving surface and reduce maintenance costs.

Prest Road Culvert Replacement

The Prest Road culvert replacement was completed at the end of September 2024.

Princess Avenue Active Transportation Project

Plans are in place to convert Princess Avenue from Mary Street to Young Road to a one-way street. This will allow room for on-street parking and a protected multi-use pathway.

Railways in Chilliwack

Learn more about upcoming railway repairs this spring. Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) and Southern Railway (SRY Rail link) operate two railway lines within the City of Chilliwack.

Roadway Markings Program

Every year the City takes inventory for line markings that need painting and the City's contractor completes the work.

Sidewalk Projects and Concrete Works

New sidewalk projects and concrete works at various locations.

Teskey Detention Pond - Bridlewood Park

The Teskey Detention Pond located in Bridlewood Park was originally constructed in 1997 to manage rainwater flows with increasing development in the Promontory area.

Tyson - Keith Wilson Design-Build Project

Works will include widening, storm main upgrades, drainage works, streetlights, curb, sidewalk and bike lane construction.

Victoria Avenue Parking Lot

The City will be building additional parking capacity downtown, north of Victoria Avenue, this summer.

Yale Road Multi-Use Pathway

A multi-use pathway will be installed on Yale Road from Kerr Avenue to Parr Road.