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 traffic@sfu.ca.
April - May 2026, Tower Road Lane Reduction
The following is related to roadwork being completed with Fortis BC.
When:
Lane reductions will occur starting April 27th. This will impact CMBC Transit buses for the first phase of roadworks between April 27th 08:00 to April 29th at 17:00. Temporary bus routing is outlined in the above map.
Roadworks will continue through to end of May while crews work their way north and onto University Crescent.
Where:
1. Intersection of Tower Road & South Campus Road.
2. Tower Road between South Campus Road & University Crescent.
3. Intersection of Tower Road & University Crescent.
Work To Be Completed:
Gas lines are being extended onto University Cresent, requiring trenching & lane reduction to allow work to be completed.
Expected Interruptions:
1. Access to all roadways will be maintained; however, lane reductions will occur impacting all three roads of Tower Road, South Campus Road, and University Crescent. Follow signage and directions from traffic control personnel present.
2. Any larger vehicles will have difficulties making turns onto South Campus Road. Consider alternative routing.
3. Expect short delays if traffic stoppage is required for the safety of crews working.
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.
January - May 2026 East Campus Temporary Roadway Interruptions
The following is related to UniverCity Parcel 36 & 37 construction activity...
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When:
Anticipated to begin January 19th and be completed May 2026
Daily construction activity can be expected between 7:00am - 4:00pm. Extended work hours beyond 4:00pm may be anticipated
Where:
1. The section of University Crescent between University High Street and Tower Road
2. The intersection of University High Street and University Crescent
Work to be completed:
Public realm work will be completed. This will involve temporary traffic lane closures on University Crescent and at the intersection of University High Street and University Crescent
Expected interruptions:
1. Single Lane Alternating Traffic can be expected along the section of University Crescent between University High Street and Tower Road. Delays can be expected along University Crescent, Slope Mews and University High Street
2. During the above period, 2-3 weeks of utility work will be completed. This work will encroach into the intersection of University Crescent and University High Street. Single Lane Alternating Traffic can be expected on University High Street between the University Crescent intersection and roundabout at University Drive East. Traffic delays can be expected along Universiversity Drive East, Univesity High Street, University Crescent and Slope Mews while this work is underway
3. Pedestrians will be detoured to use sidewalks not impacted by the above work
4. Cyclists will be detoured with vehicle traffic
Comments
Consider using an alternative driving route to avoid delay related to the above road interruptions
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.
4. 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 - 51社区黑料 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.
December 2025 - (late) Spring 2028 Temporary Roadway and Parking Interruptions
When:
December 22nd, 2025 thru late Spring 2028
Where:
University Crescent, University High Street and Highland Court
Work to be completed:
Construction of UniverCity Parcel 24 (Symposia). This will involve Construction activity on University Crescent and within parking space, as outlined below.
Expected interruptions:
1. The southbound section of University Crescent between Highland Court and University High Street will be temporarily closed at times during construction hours to accommodate construction activity.
2. The parking zone along University High Street between University Crescent and East Campus Road will be closed at times to accommodate construction activities.
3. The westbound traffic lane of University High Street between University Crescent and East Campus Road will be closed at times to accommodate construction activity.
4. As needed, motorists will be detoured to accommodate traffic lane closures.
5. Cyclists will be detoured with vehicle traffic.
6. Pedestrian sidewalks on the north and east side of the construction site are closed. Pedestrians are encouraged to use sidewalks on the opposite side of roads surrounding the construction site.
Comments
1. The northbound traffic lane of University Crescent between University High Street and Highland Court 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 signs, equipment, crew and traffic control personnel working in the areas outlined above. Watch for pedestrians and cyclists travelling in the area