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Extensive underground utility work along Kenworth Rd. and Cienar Dr. west of Bowen Rd. is ongoing. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
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Central Nanaimo utility project in full swing

Sep 8, 2026 | 2:43 PM

NANAIMO — Crews are conducting extensive underground storm and water main line replacement work along a busy road network just east of Diver Lake.

As a result, the traffic disruptions are expected until about mid-October on Kenworth Rd., Cienar Dr. and a portion of Shenton Rd.

“Please expect traffic delays, disruptions and possible detours during construction,” noted a project bulletin from the City of Nanaimo.

The project began in mid-August and is expected to be done by mid-October.

Highlighted areas of impacted underground utility work in the industrial/commercial area between Bowen Rd. and Diver Lake.
Highlighted areas of impacted underground utility work in the industrial/commercial area between Bowen Rd. and Diver Lake. (Image Credit: City of Nanaimo)

Work hours are scheduled from Monday through Thursday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

“If you have young children, please advise them of the dangers and limited visibility of heavy equipment and trucks,” the City noted.

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