Johnston Road Improvements

The City is committed to supporting businesses in White Rock by creating opportunities through investment in capital projects that will continue to attract residents and visitors throughout our beautiful seaside community. 

Our primary objective for the Johnston Road Phase 2 project is to improve the road and sidewalk (east side) for better safety, accessibility, and enjoyment of the downtown core and to create a distinct gateway into White Rock. 

This project is a continuation of Phase 1 which was completed in 2018. The City is also taking the opportunity to upgrade its underground utilities which are reaching the end of their service life and require replacement and upsizing. These improvements will increase capacity and improve the reliability of the City’s infrastructure to better serve our growing community

• Significant upgrades and upsizing of storm and sanitary sewers. 
• Watermain replacement and upsizing. 
• Sidewalk replacements on the east side to improve accessibility and remove tripping hazards. Sidewalk on the west side will not be modified.
• Decorative mid-block pedestrian activated crosswalk with improved visibility for pedestrian safety. 
• Improved transit stop heading north bound. 
• Native vegetation and irrigation. 
• Bike racks, seating areas, and garbage/recycling receptacles.
• Decorative street lighting (including hanging baskets with irrigation).
• Sidewalk drainage improvements.

The capital project is preliminary scheduled to start in March 2024 and take approximately 6 to 8 months to complete.

The City will make every effort to minimize the impact of construction on your daily routine and/or business. During construction, we will do our best to address your concerns. 

Immediate concerns can be addressed to Engineering and Municipal Operations at 604-541-2181 or email capitalprojects@whiterockcity.ca

Pedestrians will continue to have full access to residences and businesses on both the east and west side of Johnston Road with various parking options available nearby. We recognize that the project may pose difficulties for residents and small businesses in the area. 

This is why the City is actively exploring innovative construction management strategies to lessen these effects, including: 

• Maintaining clear and well-marked sidewalk access to businesses, along with directional signage 
• Providing free City parking in the vicinity to encourage patronage

During construction, there will be some noise as crews work on portions of the road surface. Crews will be working Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with extended hours during evenings and weekends, as needed. 

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience that comes with construction of a major capital project and appreciate your cooperation and patience. We will make every effort to minimize the impact of construction on your daily routine.

Free street parking is available on Russell Avenue, George Street, and Thrift Avenue (follow posted time-limit signs).

Free parkade parking is available at the underground parkade at the White Rock Community Centre (15154 Russell Avenue) and the parking lot at Russell Avenue and Johnston Road.