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. 

  • The 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. 

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.

  1. Road Work - Austin Avenue, between Gatensbury Street and Schoolhouse Street

    The City's contractor is installing a new sewer main along Austin Avenue, between Gatensbury Street and Schoolhouse Street. In order to complete the work, traffic through this section of Austin Avenue is being limited to a single lane in each direction. Read on...

  2. Road Work - Pipeline Road between Guildford Way and Gabriola Drive

    As part of the City's Pipeline Road Upgrade project, work continues along Pipeline Road between Guildford Way and Gabriola Drive. Please plan extra time when using this route or plan an alternate route to avoid delays. Read on...

  3. Road Work - Falcon Drive between Guildford Way and the Port Moody border - UPDATE

    The City's contractor will be repaving Falcon Drive between Guildford Way and the Port Moody border starting August 18, 2025 for approximately 3 weeks, weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with occasional Saturday work. Traffic and street parking will be impacted. Read on...
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