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 next several months as City crews and contractors take advantage of drier weather to bring transportation improvements to the community. See the road project map to view specific areas where traffic will be affected on key routes.
Pipeline Road
The following projects are part of long-term projects that will bring infrastructure and safety improvements for residents and all road users.
- Pipeline Road Upgrade Project (David Avenue to Guildford) is focused on improving road safety and active transportation options, increasing road capacity, and making Town Centre Park easier to access.
- Metro Vancouver’s Coquitlam Water Main Project is an ongoing project to construct a new water main in Coquitlam to meet the growing demand for drinking water in the region, with Coquitlam's Pipeline Road from Robson Drive to Guildford Way directly affected.
Help Inform Metro Vancouver’s plans for construction of two new water main projects
Metro Vancouver is constructing two new water mains in Coquitlam and is seeking your feedback to help improve plans and minimize public impacts during construction.
Metro Vancouver is currently engaging with residents from September 8 to October 7 about the upcoming projects: Coquitlam Water Main Project – Cape Horn Section and Dewdney Trunk Road Water Main.
Public Comment Period – Deadline: Tuesday, October 7
- Learn about the project and share your feedback on how Metro Vancouver can further minimize impacts during construction. Public Comment Period
Open House: Thursday, September 25
- Date: September 25
- Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
- Location: Burquest Jewish Community Association, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Road, Coquitlam. B.C.
The Dewdney Trunk Road Water Main is approximately 1.6 kilometres long, 0.9 metres in diameter, and runs along Dewdney Trunk Road between Lougheed Highway and Pier Drive. It will replace an existing main built in 1950, which has reached the end of its service life.
The Cape Horn section of the Coquitlam Water Main is approximately four kilometres long, 2.2 metres in diameter, and runs from Westwood Street and Dewdney Trunk Road to Hickey Drive and Mariner Way.
August 2025 Update - Metro Vancouver and Coquitlam Water Main Construction
Road Work at Intersection of David Avenue and Pipeline Road
Metro Vancouver's contractor continues work at the David Avenue and Pipeline Road intersection. Work began the week of June 23 and will continue for the next four months, weather permitting.Work is currently taking place on the north side of the intersection at David Avenue and Pipeline Road, so traffic will be shifted into the south side of the intersection. To avoid delays, please plan for extra time or an alternate route.
Thank you for your patience as Metro Vancouver's contractor completes this necessary work.
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Night Time Road Work – Intersection at Glen Drive and Johnson Street
The City's contractor will be completing overnight trench repair work at the intersection of Glen Dr and Johnson St. Work is scheduled to take place between October 6 to 8, 2025 (weather dependent), between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. Read on... -
Road Work – Lougheed Highway, between Coquitlam Bus Loop to Colony Farm Road
City crews will be completing flood prevention utility work along Lougheed Highway, between the Coquitlam Bus Loop and Colony Farm Road. Work is scheduled to start on October 3, 6 and 7, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic will be affected. Read on... -
Road Work – Pipeline Road at Dunkirk Avenue
BC Hydro will be completing pole replacement work along Pipeline Road at Dunkirk Avenue. Work will be taking place on October 8 (weather dependent), between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Traffic will be affected. Please plan an alternate route. Read on...