How the project is funded
The project is primarily funded by developers through the Development Cost Levy, with additional funding from local development projects.
We’re upgrading critical sewer infrastructure and making transportation upgrades along West 49th Avenue between Cambie Street and Main Street. Sewer upgrade work will also extend to Alberta Street, between West 44th and West 49th Avenues.
The existing sewer system will be replaced with a separated and larger-capacity system, with 1 pipe for rainwater runoff and another pipe for sewage. This new sewer main will have a life expectancy of 100 years to help serve this growing neighbourhood.
As part of this work, we will upgrade water main infrastructure and rehabilitate pavement along West 49th Avenue.
Information icon Between 2022 and 2024, we completed sewer and transportation upgrades on West 49th Avenue between Oak Street and Cambie Street.
Transportation improvements
To support the city’s transportation network and improve bus speed and reliability, we will be installing new bus priority lanes on West 49th Avenue between Cambie Street and Main Street.
What's happeningUpcoming closure of 49th Avenue and Ontario Street intersection
Starting in July 2025, the intersection at 49th Avenue and Ontario Street will be closed for around 4 weeks while sewer work is completed.
During this time:
- Access to residences and businesses will remain open with some detours in place.
- Local traffic and buses only east or west on 49th Avenue between Main Street and Cambie Street and on east or west 48th Avenue between Quebec Street and Manitoba Street.
- Buses will be detoured onto E/W 48th Avenue between Quebec Street and Manitoba Street and bus stops temporarily relocated. Keep up to date on the latest transit alerts and bus services External website, opens in new tab
- Pedestrian and cycling detours will be in effect with detour signage in place.
- Temporary “no parking” restrictions will be in effect on sections of W 48th Avenue, Quebec Street and Manitoba Street. Watch for signage.
Once the 49th Avenue and Ontario Street intersection work is complete, it will be local traffic only between Cambie Street and Main Street to support construction activities until Winter 2025/26.
Phase 1 underway until early 2026
In March 2025, we’ll start the first phase of the upgrade work at Quebec and East 50th Avenue. The work will then move northwest along Ontario Street and 50th Avenue towards West 49th Avenue between Ontario Street and Cambie Street.
Phase 2, located on Alberta Street from West 44th to West 49th Avenues, is expected to start in early 2026.
Details
Location
Duration
- Spring 2025 to winter 2026
Work hours
Monday to Friday: 7am to 5pm, extended hours as needed
Weekends: as needed
How this project may affect you
Contact us
Community Liaison
Email: w49thandalberta@vancouver.ca