City of Victoria

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The official account for the City of Victoria, British Columbia. Not monitored 24/7. Calls for service: 250-361-0400 (24/7) or 911 for emergencies.

Road closure: Yates St., just west of Cook St. 🗓️ Aug. 6, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. ⛔ Street closed to vehicles and bikes 👟 South sidewalk closed 🚩Local traffic accommodated with flagger assistance #yyjtraffic

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The Snowbirds are coming to Victoria on Aug. 4 🚫Dallas Road closed from Douglas St. to Memorial Crescent from 3-7 p.m 🚗Expect traffic delays before and after the show 👮Follow directions from Victoria Police and traffic control personnel 🚶Walk, bike or bus if you are able https://ow.ly/c4nI50ZuS2M

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Road Closure: Belleville St., from Quebec to Oswego St. 🗓️ Friday, July 31, 24 hours 🚧 Belleville Terminal Project 🚲👟 No vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist access 🚩 Follow directions of signs and crew #yyjtraffic

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Notice: Intersection closure at Finlayson St. and Burnside Rd. E. 🕓 July 29 to 31, 6 p.m. to midnight 🚧 Milling and paving 🚩Follow directions of signs and crew

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The City will be using smoke testing to inspect the sewer system from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Banfield Park: July 28 Rock Bay: July 29 to 31 You may see white smoke coming from maintenance holes, catch basins or gutters. If smoke is dark or odorous, treat as a potential fire and call 911.

Map showing the area affected by smoke testing covering the area that extends from Banfield Park south to Edward Street and east to west from Catherine Street to about Russell Street.Map showing the area affected by smoke testing covering the Rock Bay area and continuing east to Blanshard Street and north to Summit Ave.Bild

Notice: Lane closures and delays on Fort St. (Vancouver to Cook St.) 🗓️ Friday, July 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 🚧 Intermittent traffic and bike lane closures 🚲👟 Cyclist, pedestrian detours in place 🚩 Follow directions of signs and crew #yyjtraffic

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Road closures and restricted access for milling and paving 📍Kiwanis Way-Cedar Hill Rd.: Cook to Finlayson St. 📍Cedar Hill Rd.: Hillside Ave. to Kiwanis Way 🗓️ July 20-21 🚧 Cook Street Major Upgrades ⛔ Expect delays, avoid the area

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Intersection Closure: Paving preparation at Store & Pembroke St. 🗓️ July 20-21 ⛔ Intersection closed to vehicles, cyclists must dismount 👷‍♀️ Follow directions from signs and crews

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⚠️ Summer and extreme fire risk are here. When it’s hot and dry, fires can spread very quickly, even from a small spark. Each summer, the Victoria Fire Department responds to hundreds of beach and brush fires, many in areas that are difficult to access. If you see smoke or fire, call 911.

Notice: routine maintenance on the Johnson Street Bridge starts July 13. Expect: 🚧 Increased activity 🚗 Occasional lane reductions (two way traffic maintained) 🚶 Temporary pedestrian adjustments Work continues through late summer. #yyjtraffic

Johnson Street Bridge with pedestrians, cars and cyclists travelling over it, and downtown buildings visible in the background.

Reminder: Pride Parade closures tomorrow 🚫 Closures along Government, Herald, Fisgard, Johnson, Wharf and Belleville streets 🌉 Johnson Street Bridge closed to eastbound vehicles, about 10 a.m. to noon 🚲 Free Downtown Bike Valet in Centennial Square, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. https://ow.ly/BZVB50ZlQoV

Map showing parade route in Victoria from Johnson Street to Belleville Street via Wharf and Government Streets.

Notice: routine maintenance on the Johnson Street Bridge starts July 13. Expect: 🚧 Increased activity 🚗 Occasional lane reductions (two way traffic maintained) 🚶 Temporary pedestrian adjustments Work continues through late summer. #yyjtraffic

Johnson Street Bridge with pedestrians, cars and cyclists travelling over it, and downtown buildings visible in the background.

Cook St. & Pandora Ave.: Lane closures and traffic delays 🗓️ July 13-17, weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 🚧 Underground telecom infrastructure 🚲 Pandora Ave. bike lane closed from Vancouver to Cook St. ⛔ Avoid area, follow direction of crews and signs #yyjtraffic

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🏳️‍🌈 Pride Parade road closures will be in effect Sunday, July 12. 🚫 Closures along Government, Herald, Fisgard, Johnson, Wharf and Belleville streets 🌉 Johnson Street Bridge closed to eastbound vehicles, about 10 a.m. to noon 🚲 Walk, bike or take transit if you are able https://ow.ly/9Ly650ZlQoW

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Major Delays for Cook Street Paving 📍 Cook St. between Slater St. and Tolmie Ave. 🗓️ July 9-10, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. ⛔ Single-lane alternating traffic ⛔ Maplewood Rd. slip lane closed from Cook St. 🚩 Crews directing traffic at the Cook St., Maplewood Rd. and Tolmie Ave. intersection (signals down)

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Road Closure: View St. east of Douglas St. closed both directions 🚗 Local access maintained via Blanshard St. 🗓️ Tuesday, July 7, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. 🏗️ Crane lift ⛔ Expect delays. Avoid the area if possible. #yyjtraffic

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Eastbound Closure on Fort St., Davie St. to Lee Ave. 🗓️ 24/7, July 6-10 🚧 Telus underground utility work 🚲 Eastbound bike lane closed ⛔ Local traffic only east of Richmond Rd. 🚩 Expect delays and use alternate routes #yyjtraffic

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🎉 Happy Canada Day, Victoria! The celebration kicks off today at 11 a.m. with live music, delicious food trucks, family activities and fireworks lighting up the night. 🚧 Remember: road closures are in effect downtown, plan your trip ahead! For full schedule, visit: canadadayvictoria.ca

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🚧 Canada Day road closures – July 1 🚫 Belleville St (Government to Menzies) closed all day ⚠️ Additional Inner Harbour closures possible as crowds increase in the evening 🎆 Songhees Rd (Tyee to Kimta) will close for fireworks 🚶 Walk, bike or take transit 🚲 Free bike valet https://ow.ly/Pt8250ZiNbu

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Point Ellice Bridge night closures (both directions) June 30 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. July 1 (Canada Day, after the fireworks) from 11:59 p.m. to 8 a.m. July 2 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 🚧 Bridge closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic 🔊 Expect construction noise #yyjtraffic

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