Grange Road Upgrades

The District of Saanich is moving forward with active transportation improvements along Grange Road from Burnside West Road and to Interurban Road. Grange Road is classified as a collector road but has a feel and a look of a residential road with 2200 average vehicles per day. This road is connecting Burnside Road and Interurban Road and frequently used by students attending Marigold Elementary School, Spectrum Community School, and St Joseph’s Elementary School. There is a well-used connection to a Galloping Goose Trail from south end of Grange Road, which connects Carey Road Community with other communities through regional trail system.

The existing pedestrian facilities along Grange Road presents an outdated and narrow asphalt sidewalk, not wide enough to accommodate a couple of people comfortably walking side by side. There have been a number of complaints about speeding vehicles along Grange, which creates even more challenges for pedestrians while using this road. The existing sidewalk is well used by public, as it connects to different levels of schools at the south end of the road as well as to Galloping Goose regional trail. The need for improvements to pedestrian facility is outlined in Local Safe Routes to School program and Active Transportation Plan.

📅 October 1, 6 & 7: Special Conditions – Paving Work

Paving is tentatively scheduled on Grange Road between Burnside Road West and the Galloping Goose Trail on Wednesday, October 1. Additional paving at the intersection of Grange Road and Burnside Road West is scheduled for Monday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 7, weather permitting.

For the section fronting Marigold School, crews will aim to work around school pick-up and drop-off times, but parents and staff should still expect delays.

During these periods, single-lane alternating traffic will be in place, and motorists should expect delays through the area.

Residents in the area should plan for extra travel time in the morning and evening, as traffic flow will be impacted.

⚠️ Please note:

Paving work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled if the forecast changes. Updates will be posted here if any changes to the schedule occur.

📅 September 22–23: Special Conditions – Paving Work

Crews are scheduled to complete road repair work at the intersection of Grange Road and Burnside Road West on Monday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 23.

During these periods, single-lane alternating traffic will be in place at the intersection, and motorists should expect delays through the area.

Residents in the area should plan for extra travel time in the morning and evening, as traffic flow will be impacted.

⚠️ Please note:

Repair work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled if the forecast changes. Updates will be posted here if any changes to the schedule occur.

📅 August 15th Update

This week crews resumed Zone 8 work at the Burnside Road and Grange Road intersection.

Most of the Zone 8 intersection work is now complete and traffic conditions have shifted to the next phase, located at Grange Road south of Burnside Road (Zone 9).

Crews will return to the Zone 8 intersection intermittently over the next couple of weeks to complete remaining concrete and asphalt installation.

Access details for the new phase (Zone 9):

Residents living within the closure area south of Burnside will continue to have access to their homes.
School and Daycare Access: Parents or others accessing the daycare or school may be asked to park nearby and walk if direct access is unavailable due to active construction.
Pedestrian Access: Pedestrians will still be able to move through the area. Please follow on-site signage to navigate safely around construction zones.

Closure location maps

Refer to the Current and Upcoming Road Closures section on the right side of this page for a map showing the closure locations.

Look for our signs on the roadway marking the upcoming closure locations and the corresponding start dates.

📅 July 28th Update

Construction will be paused for two weeks, resuming Monday, August 11. Construction will continue through the first few weeks of the school year. Crews will adjust schedules around school bell schedules and monitor traffic to reduce impacts as much as possible.

📅 July 17th Update

Crews are nearing completion of the work between Jasmine Avenue and Violet Avenue and will move to the next section of Grange Road on Monday, July 21. This next phase includes work at the Burnside Road and Grange Road intersection (Zone 8).

Starting July 21, Grange Road will be closed just north of Burnside Road leading up to the intersection. Grange Road south of Burnside will remain open. Burnside Road will remain open to single-lane alternating traffic, controlled by flaggers. Motorists should expect delays when traveling through the intersection.

Access details for this phase:

Residents living within the Grange Road area will be asked to detour via Marigold Road to reach their homes.
Daytime Traffic: Vehicles attempting to travel through the daytime closure on Grange Road will be turned around by traffic control.
Overnight Traffic: Overnight, through traffic will be able to travel along Grange Road.
Overnight Closures may occur intermittently and will mirror daytime conditions unless otherwise noted.