Pioneer Way Extension Project

Identified as a high priority in the District’s 2031 Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, the Pioneer Way Extension project will extend Pioneer Way from Queens Way to the intersection of Government Road and Centennial Road to form a new arterial route. Upon completion of the three phases, the project will feature a two-lane expansion, sidewalks, a paved multi-use separated pathway, roadway lighting, new storm infrastructure, intersection upgrades and the upgrade of the Discovery Trail to Government Road. 

This upgrade will eventually serve as a major entry into the Business Park from the north side of Squamish, help to decrease traffic through the residential North Yards neighbourhood, and upgrade the Discovery Trail to Government Road.

View the news release.

Phase 1:

Timeline: November 2020 to June 2021

Impact: Pioneer Way will be closed to all vehicle traffic beginning November 23, 2020.

This phase of the Pioneer Way extension project will see the construction of the road from Queens Way to Discovery Way which includes the following roadway and utility work:

• Roadway lighting;
• Infrastructure for future signalized intersection at Queens Way and Pioneer Way;
• Installation of new storm infrastructure;
• Vegetation removal and grading;
• Construction of paved multi-use pathway on the south side of Pioneer Way to Discovery Way.

Phase 2 and 3

Phase 2 will involve design and construction of the stretch from Discovery Way to Aspen Road (2021-2022). Phase 3 will involve design and construction of the stretch from Aspen Road to Government Road. The start date for the third phase of the project is not known at this time as the future road alignment on this stretch has not been finalized and will require further investigation.

Project contact information:

Jon Allan, Engineering Technician, District of Squamish via email.

November 18, 2020