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 (16 to 12 Avenue)
Crews have been working around the clock to replace the existing sanitary main along 56 Street. Work is entering its final phases, with construction in the intersection of 12 Avenue and 56 Street wrapping up on October 31. Traffic lights in this intersection are back on and traffic patterns have returned to normal.
Final elements of this project are set to take place near the intersection of View Crescent and 56 St and the work is expected to begin the week of November 3.
The sanitary sewer upgrade works are anticipated to be completed in fall 2025.
2. 56 Street Sanitary Upgrades (18 Avenue to 16 Avenue)
These sanitary sewer upgrades have now been completed. Minor restoration work will be completed within the next few weeks, weather permitting.
3. Installation of Temporary Traffic Light (10 Avenue)
A temporary traffic light was installed at 10 Avenue from October 27 to 31 to support construction work for the Winskill Renewal Project. The traffic light is set to begin operating the week of November 3.
4. 56 Street Multi-Use Pathway (6 Avenue to 8A Avenue)
Crews are completing the underground electrical work and placing the base material for the multi-use pathway. Periodic northbound lane reductions can be expected along 56 Street during the construction period. Signage is in place to guide pedestrians to use the existing sidewalk along the west side of 56 Street. Work halted for some time due to material supply chain issues. However, the project is on schedule and expected to be completed in fall 2025.
The multi-use pathway is also being extended along 8A Street and 55A Street. These works will have no impact on 56 Street.
5. 56 Street Repaving (18 Avenue to 12 Avenue)
The full road repaving of 56 Street from 16 Avenue to 12 Avenue and half road repaving from 16 Avenue to 18 Avenue is scheduled for spring of 2026, allowing the trench for the newly installed utility to settle before completing the final paving. View Crescent will also be repaved as part of the 56 Street repaving.
6. 56 Street Fibre Optics
To improve digital services, public wi-fi, and traffic management, fibre optic cables will be installed on 56 Street (on the east side of the street 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.
Installation will begin following the conclusion of the sanitary upgrade project and is expected to take between four to six weeks. The work involves minimally invasive directional drilling, will take place at night, and will require some single traffic lane closures.
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.
For more information on the sanitary sewer upgrade, visit: letstalk.delta.ca/56StUpgrades.