The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is implementing a major traffic diversion plan due to the ongoing Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project. Starting March 10, 2025, drivers should expect one-way traffic, road closures, and detours. The CVRD urges residents to plan their commutes accordingly and utilize the official detour route.
The Comox Valley Regional District ( CVRD ) is alerting residents to major changes in traffic patterns in the Comox area starting next month due to the ongoing Comox Valley Sewer Conveyance Project. Beginning March 10, 2025, Comox Road will experience one-way northbound traffic only near the 17th Street Bridge as construction commences on a new sewer forecmain pipe. This one-way traffic will be in effect during daytime hours, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. From 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
, this stretch of Comox Road will be fully closed to vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. Additionally, traffic on the 17th Street Bridge will be prohibited from turning right onto Comox Road starting on March 10. The regional district assures the public that traffic light timing will be closely monitored throughout the construction period to ensure smooth traffic flow. The work along Comox Road is anticipated to last until sometime in May 2025. Following this phase, construction will shift to Rodello Street and Comox Avenue with one-way traffic implemented starting in spring 2025.The CVRD strongly emphasizes that Back Road is not an approved detour route and urges the public to utilize the official detour route along Ryan and Lerwick roads. The district will be monitoring traffic on Back Road to discourage its use as an unauthorized detour. Doug Hillian, chair of the Comox Valley Sewage Commission, acknowledges the significant impact these changes will have on commuting patterns. He assures the public that the project team will diligently monitor traffic flow and adjust traffic light timing along the detour route to minimize congestion. However, he recommends drivers add extra time to their commutes and consider carpooling or using public transit to alleviate traffic volume. The CVRD is collaborating with BC Transit to implement temporary modifications to bus routes and schedules. Routes 1 and 2 will experience minor schedule adjustments, while routes 3, 4, and 15 will be rerouted. Detailed information regarding bus schedules can be found on the BC Transit website. Comox Road businesses will remain operational during construction, and the CVRD encourages the community to patronize them. The CVRD reminds the public that construction schedules are subject to favorable weather conditions and potential construction-related delays
COMOX VALLEY TRAFFIC CHANGES SEWER PROJECT DETOURS CONSTRUCTION CVRD BC TRANSIT
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