Albert Street Phase 3 - Improvements
The Albert Street Phase 3 Improvements project consists of two major components:

- Installation of two new raised crosswalks, including pedestrian flashers at both Selby Street and at Dunsmuir Street.
- Continuation of the VIU Bikeway on Albert Street from Milton Street to Cavan Street.
Did you know? VIU is currently the City's largest cycling destination.
This is the third phase of the Albert / Fourth Street project. Phase 1, which ran from Harewood Road to Pine Street, was completed in the Summer of 2022. Phase 2, which ran from Pine Street to Milton Street was completed in the Spring of 2024. Phase 3, which runs from Milton Street to Cavan Street will be completed by Spring 2026.
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Email Albert@nanaimo.ca | Phone 250-756-5321
- Progress
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
Milestone Equipment Contracting will begin work on Albert Street Phase 3 in February. Please adjust your commute to avoid delays.
Construction signage is going up and construction notices were hand delivered to adjacent property owners. The digital version of the construction notice can be found here.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Phase: Timeframe: Public Consultation Summer 2021: Complete Phase 1 Construction Fall 2021 - Summer 2022: Complete Phase 2 Construction Spring 2023 - Spring 2024: Complete Phase 3 Construction Starts February 2026 - Documents
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Additional Construction FAQs that are not project specific, can be found here: City Construction Project FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is the City constructing a bikeway on Albert Street?
A: The bikeway on Albert & Fourth Streets will provide the shortest and most direct route between the Downtown Mobility Hub and Vancouver Island University Mobility Hub.
Q: What public support has been expressed in favour of cycling facilities?
A: Support for cycling facilities has been generated through various public consultation initiatives such as the ‘Nanaimo Transportation Master Plan’, the ‘Downtown Nanaimo Mobility Hub Project’ and ‘City Plan: Nanaimo ReImagined’.
Q: Will there be a loss of parking along Albert Street.
A: Yes, parking will be removed from the south/east side of Albert Street; however parking will remain on the north/west side.
Q: Will my commute be affected?
A: If you normally use Albert Street during your commute, we suggest that you use an alternate route to avoid delays. Work areas within the project area will be subject to one-way alternating traffic conditions during construction. If you live directly adjacent to the project, and cannot avoid the area roads, please leave yourself extra time.
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