Coquitlam drivers should plan for daytime delays on Como Lake Avenue starting Wednesday, July 29. The city says BC Hydro utility work will run between Clarke Road and North Road through Friday, Aug. 7.
The project is not listed as a full road closure. The important change is capacity: during active construction, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction.
Where traffic will narrow
The City of Coquitlam notice places the work on Como Lake Avenue between Clarke Road and North Road.
That means drivers can still use the corridor, but they should expect a controlled construction zone with less room than usual. The city says drivers must follow traffic personnel, posted signs, and construction speed limits.
Work window
The notice gives a daytime schedule rather than an overnight one:
- Start: Wednesday, July 29.
- End: Friday, Aug. 7.
- Daily hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during active work.
- No listed work: Sunday, Aug. 2, and Monday, Aug. 3.
The version checked by Trends Today does not list a separate overnight work window or a city detour map. For planning, the useful details are the named segment, the midday work hours, and the listed lane reduction.
If your trip can move outside the listed hours, that may be the easiest way to avoid the construction delay.
How to plan the trip
Coquitlam's advice is to avoid the delay where possible or build in extra time where the route is necessary.
Use this checklist before heading out:
- Choose an alternate route if the trip is time-sensitive.
- Add time if travelling during the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. work window.
- Slow down around crews, equipment, signs, and traffic personnel.
Where to ask questions
For project questions, Coquitlam lists Engineering and Public Works customer service at 604-927-3500 and epw@coquitlam.ca.
