METRO Vancouver announced on Tuesday that it is constructing the Central Park Water Main – Imperial Section in Burnaby to replace an existing water main that was built in the 1930s and is reaching the end of its service life.
To ensure the contractor can complete construction activities as safely and efficiently as possible, the following traffic impacts will be in effect from now until early 2026:
- Full road closure on Imperial Street, east of Brantford Avenue to west of Sperling Avenue
- Parking restrictions are in place along Imperial Street between Brantford Avenue and Sperling Avenue
- Empress Avenue can be accessed from the lane west of Sperling Avenue
- Brantford Elementary School can be accessed from Brantford Avenue
- Two-way traffic will be reinstated for the holiday period from December 24 to January 2, 2026
Traffic control personnel, fencing, and signage are in place around the work zone to ensure safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians during the work. You can expect delays in the area, and motorists should plan an alternate route.
