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
The following projects are long-term projects taking place on Pipeline Road that will bring infrastructure and safety improvements for residents and all road users. See the road project map to view specific areas where traffic will be affected on key routes.
- Pipeline Road Upgrade Project (David Avenue to Guildford) is a City capital project 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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Road Work – Lougheed Highway between Dewdney Trunk Road and the Coquitlam Bus Loop
City crews will be completing flood prevention utility work along Lougheed Highway, between Dewdney Trunk Road and the Coquitlam Bus Loop. Work is scheduled to start on October 29 and 30 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic will be affected. Read on... -
BC Hydro Utility Work – Pipeline Road between Guildford Way and David Avenue
BC Hydro crews will be completing work along Pipeline Road between Guildford Way and David Avenue. Work is expected to take place starting Mon, Oct 20 until Sat, Nov 1. Crews will be work weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read on... -
Night Time Road Work – Runnel Drive
The City's contractor will be completing overnight road repairs along Runnel Dr from Falcon Dr to Lansdowne Dr. Work is expected to take place between Oct 9 to 14, and will take 2 days to complete. Work will take place overnight between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Read on...