Winslow Avenue between Blue Mountain Street and Porter Street in Coquitlam is a work zone for about the next six weeks. City crews started installing a new water main on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and the job is expected to take approximately six weeks, weather dependent. Work runs Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The City of Coquitlam notice, posted October 6, and its official location map set out the work area and hours.
The work zone ends at Porter Street, right by Como Lake Middle School on the City map, and crews start at 7 a.m., so families doing the weekday school drop-off along Winslow should expect to share the block with crews for the next six weeks.
What to know
Where: Winslow Avenue from Blue Mountain Street east to Porter Street. The City map marks the full block in red.
When: Started Tuesday, October 6, 2026 and continues for approximately six weeks, weather dependent. Work happens Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Impacts: The City says traffic flow and street parking will be affected.
Plan ahead: The City asks drivers to plan an alternate route, drive with extreme caution, follow construction speed limits, watch for crews and heavy machinery, and obey signs and traffic personnel.
What to do
- If you live on this block of Winslow Avenue, expect street parking to be limited on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. until the work wraps up.
- If you use Winslow Avenue as a cut-through between Blue Mountain Street and Porter Street, pick another route during work hours.
- Allow extra time for weekday morning trips near Porter Street, where the work zone ends.
- Questions go to City of Coquitlam Engineering and Public Works customer service at 604-927-3500 or epw@coquitlam.ca.
Source
- City of Coquitlam: Underground Utility Work, Winslow Avenue between Blue Mountain Street and Porter Street (posted October 6, 2026)
- Official location map (City of Coquitlam DocumentCenter)
- City of Coquitlam Engineering and Public Works customer service: 604-927-3500 | epw@coquitlam.ca
