Kingsway Avenue Upgrades

The initial phase of the Kingsway Avenue upgrades, which included a new multi-use pathway along the north side, was successfully completed in December 2024. This new pathway has significantly enhanced active transportation options in Port Coquitlam, providing improved accessibility and connectivity for residents and visitors.

The second phase included curb realignment and lane reconfiguration along the corridor from Kelly Avenue to west of McLean Avenue and from Coast Meridian Road to Mary Hill Bypass. Other improvements included the inclusion of a shared center lane, a new sidewalk along the south side, drainage improvements and roadway lighting upgrades. This phase was successfully completed in November 2025.

With the successful completion of Phase 1 and Phase 2, the City is pleased to announce that construction for Phase 3 of the Kingsway Avenue upgrades is anticipated to start in early June 2026. Amrize Canada Inc. has been awarded the construction project. Phase 3 will primarily focus on the sections of Kingsway Avenue between McLean Avenue and Coast Meridian Road. The scope of work generally includes:

• McLean Avenue and Broadway Street intersection improvements.
• Additional/deletion of turn lanes and through lanes as required.
• Intersection signal upgrades.
• Curb realignment and lane reconfiguration.
• Inclusion of a shared center left turn lane.
• Sidewalk installation along the south side with driveway tie-ins as required.
• Drainage improvements.
• Roadway and intersection lighting upgrades.

Amrize Canada Inc. will maintain communication with residents and businesses in a manner similar to the communications during Phase 1 and Phase 2. Please note that depending on your location along Kingsway Avenue, work may not immediately take place adjacent to your property.

Construction Impacts

As is typical with construction of this nature, residents and businesses along Kingsway Avenue will experience temporary impacts, however the City and its contractors will work to minimize inconvenience whenever possible. 

In an effort to minimize impacts to local residents, businesses and commuters, works that cause impacts to signal operations at the two major intersections will be completed during the evening hours, however daytime impacts are still to be expected. Commuters are highly encouraged to use alternate routes when possible during the course of construction. Other expected construction-related impacts may include: 

• Temporary disruptions to traffic flow with some waits and detours. 
• Changes to property access where necessary, with advance notice and clear signage provided by the contractor.
• Temporary alterations to boulevards, which are the areas between the roadway and property lines. 

Permanent signage, electrical components, sprinkler systems, walls and fences may be installed on the City boulevard along the roadway. The City will work with business and property owners that have made improvements on the City boulevard to ensure their features can be relocated prior to construction and re-installed after construction.

Construction will cause some waits and detours, but the City will work to minimize the inconvenience to drivers and corridor users. Construction scheduling will take into account peak traffic hours. Drivers should use alternate routes when possible during construction.

If access to properties must be temporarily impacted during construction, the contractor will provide proper notice and signage to guide customers to alternative access points. The contractor and the City will arrange for a meeting prior to beginning any work that may impact  businesses.