Learn About Upcoming Active Transportation Improvements on Esquimalt Road!

What’s Happening Now?

With Phase 1 of the Esquimalt Road AAA Bike Lanes and Underground Utilities project nearing completion, it’s time to look ahead to Phase 2.

This next phase builds on previous public engagement and momentum by improving comfort, accessibility, and reliability for people traveling along Esquimalt Road, while also upgrading aging underground infrastructure.

Phase 2 will improve access to key community destinations such as the Archie Browning Sports Center and the Esquimalt Recreation Center, enhance conditions at key intersections and crossings, and support access to CFB Esquimalt and nearby development areas.

The project is intended to make traveling along Esquimalt Road more comfortable and intuitive for people of all ages and abilities - whether walking, rolling, biking, or driving.

Phase 2 Will Include:

• quick-build protected and buffered bike lanes, with treatments varying along the corridor;
• new pedestrian and bike activated flashing lights at select crossings;
• new centre two-way left-turn lanes west of Sturdee Street;
• Parking will be removed on the majority of Phase 2 except for parking being maintained between Sturdee Street and Admirals Avenue in select locations;
• traffic signals and street lighting upgrades at key locations;
• pavement rehabilitation; and
• sanitary, storm, and water utility upgrades.

How to get involved?

1. Read our project description and project boards to learn more about the costs, infrastructure upgrades, road paving and other aspects of this project
2. Tell us what you'd like to see for the Phase 2 sections of Esquimalt Road, including west of Admirals, in our short survey available on this page or pick up a hard copy at Esquimalt Municipal Hall (1229 Esquimalt Road) Monday to Friday, 8:30-16:30.
3. Attend our open house on March 31 from 3-7PM at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre.