Alberni Sidewalk Project
The Alberni Sidewalk is a pedestrian improvement project that will occur along the Alberni Highway from Bernard Avenue to Lee Avenue. The project scope includes:
- Two crosswalks over the Alberni Highway at Bernard Ave. and Hickey Avenue
- Construction of almost 500m of new sidewalk along the east side of the Alberni Highway
- Addition of streetlights
- A required retaining wall in a section between Stanford Avenue West and Marks Avenue.
Two-way traffic is expected to be maintained for the project as much as possible, with periods of single-lane alternating during the day.
As noted in the 2025 Transportation Master Plan:
The Alberni Sidewalk is a pedestrian improvement project that will occur along the Alberni Highway from Bernard Avenue to Lee Avenue. The project scope includes:
- Two crosswalks over the Alberni Highway at Bernard Ave. and Hickey Avenue
- Construction of almost 500m of new sidewalk along the east side of the Alberni Highway
- Addition of streetlights
- A required retaining wall in a section between Stanford Avenue West and Marks Avenue.
Two-way traffic is expected to be maintained for the project as much as possible, with periods of single-lane alternating during the day.
As noted in the 2025 Transportation Master Plan:
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Alberni Highway Traffic Light and Sidewalk Maintenance
October 23, 2026
On Friday, October 30, City of Parksville contractors will be completing traffic signal maintenance at Jensen Avenue and the Alberni Highway. Crews are expected to begin between 8:30 – 9 am with work taking roughly four to six hours.
Work for the Alberni Sidewalk Project will also be happening at the same time to create as little disruption as possible. Full traffic control measures will be in place at that intersection throughout the duration of the project.
For more information on the Alberni Sidewalk Project, visit Alberni Sidewalk Project on Let's Talk Parksville.
Media contact:
Matt Bell, Manager of Communications
communications@parksville.ca; 250 954-3073October 23, 2026
On Friday, October 30, City of Parksville contractors will be completing traffic signal maintenance at Jensen Avenue and the Alberni Highway. Crews are expected to begin between 8:30 – 9 am with work taking roughly four to six hours.
Work for the Alberni Sidewalk Project will also be happening at the same time to create as little disruption as possible. Full traffic control measures will be in place at that intersection throughout the duration of the project.
For more information on the Alberni Sidewalk Project, visit Alberni Sidewalk Project on Let's Talk Parksville.
Media contact:
Matt Bell, Manager of Communications
communications@parksville.ca; 250 954-3073 -
Ocotber 16 Update
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Pedestrian Improvements to Alberni Highway
May 5, 2026
At the May 4 meeting, Parksville Council approved the tender award for the construction of Alberni Highway pedestrian improvements to In The Dirt Contracting Ltd for $1,251,305. The improvements will be completed in 2026.
The project was included in the 2025 Transportation Master Plan as a high-priority pedestrian network improvement. The goal of this project is to improve the existing pedestrian experience along the Alberni Highway from Bernard Avenue to Lee Avenue. City staff have worked with Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd since 2025 to develop detailed designs, including geotechnical and electrical components.
Approved by Council in the 2026-2030 financial plan, the project budget was estimated to be $2,309,700 and is now expected to be under budget by about $700,000. Funding sources for this project are development costs charges and the City’s general fund capital reserves. The Council report may be viewed at this link.
For more information:
Deb Tardiff, Manager of Communications
communications@parksville.ca; 250 954-3073May 5, 2026
At the May 4 meeting, Parksville Council approved the tender award for the construction of Alberni Highway pedestrian improvements to In The Dirt Contracting Ltd for $1,251,305. The improvements will be completed in 2026.
The project was included in the 2025 Transportation Master Plan as a high-priority pedestrian network improvement. The goal of this project is to improve the existing pedestrian experience along the Alberni Highway from Bernard Avenue to Lee Avenue. City staff have worked with Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd since 2025 to develop detailed designs, including geotechnical and electrical components.
Approved by Council in the 2026-2030 financial plan, the project budget was estimated to be $2,309,700 and is now expected to be under budget by about $700,000. Funding sources for this project are development costs charges and the City’s general fund capital reserves. The Council report may be viewed at this link.
For more information:
Deb Tardiff, Manager of Communications
communications@parksville.ca; 250 954-3073
