Seymour Water Main – Riverside Drive Condition Assessment

<div class="ExternalClassF86E2EBEFF164B5E809AD73A7E81F8FF"><p>Metro Vancouver is inspecting the two water mains that support the operation of the Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant and provide drinking water to the District of North Vancouver and Village of Belcarra. This is planned maintenance work to extend the service life of the water mains and minimize unplanned water service disruptions.<br></p><p>Construction activities for this work will include site preparation, excavation, condition assessment of the water mains, and surface restoration. </p><p>During this time, the west side of Riverside Drive near Chapman Way will be closed during March 2026, and Riverside Bridge will be closed during April 2026.</p></div>

District of North Vancouver

Project

Seymour Water Main - Riverside Drive Trail Access Detour

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Seymour Water Main - Riverside Drive Trail Access Detour

Project activities	Project activities	<div class="ExternalClass505519538ADF4220BB8EBE420F4165F5"><p>Construction activities for this work will include site preparation, excavation, condition assessment of the water mains, and surface restoration.<br></p></div>
Impacts and mitigation	Impacts and mitigation	<div class="ExternalClass09EE90BB98284E6292D290B3035738AC"><p>Metro Vancouver is committed to minimizing construction impacts whenever possible. However, we recognize this construction may impact you and the community. We anticipate the following impacts: </p><p><strong>Early March to mid-April </strong></p><p>Traffic: The west side of Riverside Drive, near Chapman Way, will be closed to vehicle traffic. Two way traffic will be maintained on the east side. </p><p>Pedestrian Mobility & Parking: Temporary parking restrictions will be in place near the work areas. </p><p>Noise: There will be moderate noise from the use of heavy machinery. </p><p><strong>Throughout April</strong></p><p>Traffic: There will be no traffic impacts during this time. </p><p>Pedestrian Mobility & Parking: Riverside Bridge will be closed to the public during daytime construction hours but will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 pm to 6:30 am, Saturday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 am, and all day on Sunday. </p><p>Noise: There will be moderate noise from the use of heavy machinery.</p></div>
Work hours	Work hours	<div class="ExternalClass0B9C8B55DC9644B8B57AC9F3EA2E7BCB"><p>Typical work hours will be: </p><ul><li><strong>Monday to Friday:</strong> 7:00 am to 8:00 pm </li><li><strong>Saturday:</strong> 9:00 am to 5:00 pm </li><li><strong>Sunday and holiday:</strong> No work planned</li></ul><p>There may be times when construction crews will need to work longer hours to complete critical activities safely and efficiently. Metro Vancouver will notify the community about work outside of the bylaw hours.</p></div>
Engagement	Engagement	<div class="ExternalClass1D468BE9E0A24F41A86DD2B8051F0724"><p>Metro Vancouver will keep the community informed as the project progresses by sending updates through print notifications, the project website, and on-site signage.<br></p><p>Our community liaison is available throughout the project to address any questions or comments you may have about the project. </p></div>
Project materials	Project materials	<div class="ExternalClassB4F38A5087244EB08E944D4E8C83CEB6"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/seymour-water-main-riverside-drive-condition-assessment-information-sign-2026-03-04.pdf" target="_blank" title="Information Sign - Seymour Water Main – Riverside Drive Condition Assessment">Information Sign - Seymour Water Main – Riverside Drive Condition Assessment</a><br></li></ul><p><strong>Newsletters</strong></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/seymour-water-main-riverside-drive-condition-assessment-newsletter-2026-02-25.pdf" target="_blank" title="2026 – February 25 – Upcoming Work in your Area">2026 – February 25 – Upcoming Work in your Area</a></li> </ul></div>
Related links	Related links	<div class="ExternalClass7B4D92ECB90947E9ADD1060981D35C95"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span><a href="/services/water/the-regional-system" target="_blank" title="Regional Drinking Water System">Regional Drinking Water System</a></li><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span><a href="/services/water/its-all-drinking-water" target="_blank" title="Water conservation tips">Water conservation tips</a><br></li></ul></div>

Spring 2026

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