Highway 1 Closure Planned for Burnaby Lake Overpass Work
Drivers in Burnaby should anticipate significant traffic delays this weekend due to lane and full overnight closures on Highway 1. The closure, set for Saturday, November 8, 2025, will allow crews to perform essential work on the Burnaby Lake overpass.
Closure Details
The City of Burnaby will fully close a section of Highway 1 between the Sprott and Gaglardi exits on Saturday night to safely lift the bridge deck above the roadway. Partial lane closures begin at noon, followed by a complete closure in both directions starting at 8 p.m.
Traffic Management and Detours
- Highway 1 will be closed between Sprott and Gaglardi exits.
- Traffic will be redirected onto Lougheed Highway.
- All vehicles, including commercial trucks, must exit at Willingdon, Sprott, or Gaglardi.
- Drivers should prepare for long delays on Highway 1, Lougheed Highway, and nearby streets.
Advice for Drivers
“Travellers are reminded to obey signage,” the Ministry of Transportation and Transit stated.
Authorities recommend using alternate routes or avoiding travel during the closure. Further closures or schedule changes will be announced by the Ministry as needed. Real-time updates will be provided through DriveBC.ca.
Author’s Summary
The City of Burnaby will close a key stretch of Highway 1 overnight on November 8, 2025, for safe overpass work; motorists are urged to use alternate routes to bypass delays.