UPDATED: 56 Street in Tsawwassen has been the focus of several upgrades in recent months. This update outlines the main projects and provides residents with information on what to expect as the work continues. It will be updated as the projects progress.
1. 56 Street Sanitary Upgrades (18 Avenue to 12 Avenue)
Crews have replaced the sanitary sewer south along 56 Street from 18 Avenue to 12 Avenue, as well as a sanitary main along 56 Street and View Crescent. These updates provide increased capacity for the future and improve long-term system performance and reliability. The former sanitary main has been decommissioned, and all construction activities associated with this project are now complete.
Minor restoration works, which will have minimal traffic impacts, will be completed by Friday, March 13.
2. 56 Street Multi-Use Pathway (6 Avenue to 8A Avenue)
Construction of the new multi-use pathway (MUP) along 56 Street is now complete. Crews continue to work on the MUP extension along 8A Avenue and 55A Street, further expanding active transportation connections in the area. The MUP extension is expected to be completed by April 2026.
3. 56 Street Repaving (18 Avenue to 12 Avenue) and Intersection Improvements at 56 Street and 16 Avenue
Repaving of 56 Street from 18 Avenue to 12 Avenue, as well as View Crescent, is scheduled for spring 2026, once temperatures and conditions are suitable for this work. This allows the trench for the newly installed utility to settle before final paving.
Intersection improvements at 56 Street and 16 Avenue will be completed before repaving in the area. This work includes safety enhancements and the replacement of a signal that has reached the end of its service life.
4. 56 Street Fibre Optics
To improve digital services, public wi-fi, and traffic management, fibre optic installation is underway along 56 Street (east side from 19 Avenue to 10 Avenue) and 12 Avenue (south side from 56 Street to 53A Street), connecting the future Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre, the nearby field house, Tsawwassen Arts Centre, Fire Hall Number Two, and numerous intersections.
To reduce impacts on commuter traffic and businesses, these works are primarily being completed at night. However, some limited work will need to take place during the day.
Two-way traffic will be maintained when safely possible. Northbound traffic on 56 Street will be reduced to one lane during construction.
Additional Work on 56 Street
In addition to the above City of Delta projects, work is also taking place at 56 Street and 14B Avenue for the Clara House Development. Construction is projected to be completed in mid-2027 and will result in periodic single-lane closures on 56 Street, in front of the development site. Any closures will take place between 9 am and 3 pm and traffic control will be in place.
Summary of Completed Word
- New sewer installed along 56 Street form 18 Avenue to 16 Avenue using trenchless method
- New sanitary main installed along 56 Street and View Crescent
- New multi-use pathway completed along 56 Street, including completion of underground electrical work
For more information on the sanitary sewer upgrade, visit: letstalk.delta.ca/56StUpgrades.