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Rockland Avenue block set to close for a year

A section of Rockland Avenue between Quadra and Vancouver streets will be closed to motorists for a year beginning the end of this month as part of Victoria’s Pioneer Square rehabilitation project.
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Pioneer Square is situated on Quadra Street between Rockland Avenue and Meares Street.

A section of Rockland Avenue between Quadra and Vancouver streets will be closed to motorists for a year beginning the end of this month as part of Victoria’s Pioneer Square rehabilitation project.

The $700,000 rehabilitation project includes grave preservation, new walkways and lighting.

City staff say that in addition to increasing Victoria’s walkability and improving this cycling corridor, the road will connect Christ Church Cathedral to Pioneer Square, creating an improved greenspace downtown.

It is also hoped the change will guide vehicle traffic onto main roads such as Fort and Fairfield. Local vehicle traffic will still be able to access Rockland Avenue from Vancouver Street, but there will be no exit to Quadra Street.

The one-year closure, starting Jan. 27, is designed to allow residents to experience the improved greenway and to give the city a chance to assess any changes in traffic volumes on nearby streets and intersections. Bollards and signage will be installed to direct motorists.

An information session will be held Jan. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave.