Road users at David Avenue and Shaughnessy Street should be ready for temporary signal outages during scheduled traffic signal upgrades.
The City of Coquitlam notice says the work is scheduled from Tuesday, August 18 to Thursday, August 20. The schedule is weather permitting.
Where the work is scheduled
The upgrades are planned for one Coquitlam intersection:
- David Avenue at Shaughnessy Street
The City describes the project as traffic signal upgrades. Its notice does not list the specific equipment or signal changes included in the work.
When crews are scheduled to work
The listed dates and hours are:
- Tuesday, August 18 to Thursday, August 20
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The dates are weather permitting. The notice does not provide a different schedule for any of the three days.
What road users should expect
Coquitlam says the traffic signals at the intersection will be temporarily out of service during active work. Traffic personnel are expected to be in place to direct road users while the signals are out.
The City advises people using the route to plan an alternate route or allow extra time. Road users who continue through the intersection should follow the directions given by traffic personnel.
The notice also lists these construction-zone reminders:
- Drive with extreme caution and follow construction speed limits.
- Watch for work crews and heavy machinery.
- Obey construction signs and instructions from traffic personnel.
How to contact the City
Questions can be directed to Coquitlam's Public Works Liaison at 604-927-3550 or pwl@coquitlam.ca.
Because the work is weather permitting and the signals are only expected to be out during active work, conditions at the intersection may vary within the listed dates and hours. Road users should follow the personnel and signs present when they arrive.
