A familiar stretch of Robb Avenue in Comox has been a construction zone since summer, and the work is meant to finish this year. The Town of Comox’s project page says the Robb Avenue upgrade, from Anderton Road to Aitken Road, is under construction and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Construction activities were scheduled between July and November.
In a June 23 announcement, the Town said the contract had been awarded to Wacor Holdings Ltd. and that the job would renew underground utilities, the roadway, pedestrian facilities and the streetscape, including new trees. “These improvements will make Robb Avenue safer, more accessible and better connected for residents now and into the future,” said chief administrative officer Jordan Wall at the time. “We know there will be short-term inconveniences, but the long-term improvements will benefit everyone who uses this corridor.”
What is being built
The official project list includes new concrete curb and gutter, a parking bump-out on the north side of the street, sidewalk improvements on the north side — including upgrades at two bus stops — and replacement of aging water, sanitary sewer and storm mains. Communications conduit is being laid for future fibre service. The roadway is being rebuilt so motorists and cyclists can share it more comfortably. Off Robb Avenue itself, the same contract includes asphalt resurfacing on Heather Court and replacement of a double catch basin on Thistle Court.
While the work is underway, the Town has warned of traffic delays, lane restrictions, temporary changes to sidewalk routes, construction noise during working hours, and short interruptions to utilities when new mains are tied in. The contractor is expected to keep access to homes and businesses open. Questions can go to public works at publicworks@comox.ca, and drawings for each section of the street are posted on the project page.
Good to know
- The project runs along Robb Avenue between Anderton Road and Aitken Road. Status, as listed by the Town, is construction, with completion expected by the end of 2026.
- Drivers and walkers should allow extra time and watch for detours until the work is finished.
- Drawings and updates: comox.ca/robbaveproject.
Image: Screenshot of the Town of Comox Robb Avenue project page.
Photo: Town of Comox, Screenshot of official source page, via source.
