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Drivers should plan alternate routes or extra time.","2026-11-08","2026-11-08T08:46:00-07:00","voche.me editors","Election news",[13,14,15,16,17],"transport","road work","safety improvements","Clarke Road","Guildford Way","\u002Fimages\u002Fnews\u002Fbc-coquitlam-2026\u002Fai\u002Fcoquitlam-intersection-safety-work-november-9-2026.webp","Illustration of a suburban intersection with orange construction signs and pylons for road work.","Illustration made with AI for voche.me",null,false,{"path":24,"title":25,"description":26,"date":27,"publishedAt":28,"author":10,"category":29,"tags":30,"image":21,"imageAlt":35,"imageCredit":21,"updated":21,"linkedinPostUrl":21,"pinned":22},"\u002Fnews\u002Fsd43-new-board-coquitlam-trustees-november-2026","School District 43's new board takes office, with the four Coquitlam trustees' first regular meeting on November 24","Nine trustees took the oath of office on November 3 at the SD43 inaugural board meeting. The four elected by Coquitlam voters made specific commitments on school buildings, inclusion and mental health.","2026-11-07","2026-11-07T07:30:00-07:00","Long read",[31,32,33,34],"School District 43","school trustees","Coquitlam","Board of Education","Illustration of an empty school board meeting room with chairs around a table",{"path":37,"title":38,"description":39,"date":40,"publishedAt":41,"author":10,"category":29,"tags":42,"image":47,"imageAlt":48,"imageCredit":49,"updated":21,"linkedinPostUrl":21,"pinned":22},"\u002Fnews\u002Fcoquitlam-budget-tax-forecast-2027-2030-november-2026","Coquitlam's 2027 budget heads into new council's first term with a 7% annual tax rise in the plan","City staff are forecasting a 7% increase in property taxes and utility fees each year from 2027 to 2030, as Coquitlam's new mayor and council prepare to set their first budget.","2026-11-06","2026-11-06T07:55:00-07:00",[43,44,45,46],"budget","property taxes","City of Coquitlam","Coquitlam City Council","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.freshetnews.ca\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002F5amcgcr8n1y.jpg","City hall building exterior","Sasun Bughdaryan \u002F Unsplash via Freshet News",{"path":51,"title":52,"description":53,"date":54,"publishedAt":55,"author":10,"category":29,"tags":56,"image":60,"imageAlt":61,"imageCredit":45,"updated":21,"linkedinPostUrl":21,"pinned":22},"\u002Fnews\u002Fcoquitlam-new-mayor-council-inauguration-november-2026","Coquitlam swears in its first new mayor in 18 years on November 9","Craig Hodge and eight councillors take office Monday at the 2026 Inaugural Council Meeting, starting the 2026-2030 term.","2026-11-05","2026-11-05T07:26:33-07:00",[57,58,59],"Mayor","City Council","Craig Hodge","https:\u002F\u002Fcoquitlam.ca\u002FImageRepository\u002FDocument?documentID=20813","Coquitlam City Hall at Lafarge Lake",{"path":63,"title":64,"description":65,"date":66,"publishedAt":67,"author":10,"category":29,"tags":68,"image":69,"imageAlt":70,"imageCredit":45,"updated":21,"linkedinPostUrl":21,"pinned":22},"\u002Fnews\u002Fcoquitlam-2027-budget-survey-november-2026","Coquitlam asks residents how to balance its 2027 budget","The City of Coquitlam has opened an online survey until November 22 asking residents to weigh in on how to balance rising costs against service levels in the 2027 budget.","2026-11-04","2026-11-04T07:28:00-07:00",[43,45,46],"https:\u002F\u002Fcoquitlam.ca\u002FImageRepository\u002FDocument?documentID=20812","Coquitlam City Hall",{"path":72,"title":73,"description":74,"date":66,"publishedAt":75,"author":10,"category":76,"tags":77,"image":80,"imageAlt":81,"imageCredit":20,"updated":21,"linkedinPostUrl":21,"pinned":22},"\u002Fnews\u002Fcoquitlam-remembers-november-2026","Coquitlam Remembers: ceremonies and poppy painting events run through November 11","The City of Coquitlam has opened a series of Remembrance Day events including poppy painting at Blue Mountain Park, a community cenotaph ceremony on November 11, and a new public art installation along Ridgeway Avenue.","2026-11-04T07:42:00-07:00","Community",[78,45,79],"community","Remembrance Day","\u002Fimages\u002Fnews\u002Fbc-coquitlam-2026\u002Fai\u002Fcoquitlam-remembers-november-2026.webp","Illustration of painted poppies along a park path in autumn",{"path":83,"title":84,"description":85,"date":66,"publishedAt":86,"author":10,"category":76,"tags":87,"image":89,"imageAlt":90,"imageCredit":20,"updated":21,"linkedinPostUrl":21,"pinned":22},"\u002Fnews\u002Ffraser-river-literary-festival-coquitlam-november-2026","Fraser River Literary Festival brings 32 authors to Coquitlam and New Westminster through November 8","Coquitlam Public Library and New Westminster Public Library have launched the first Fraser River Literary Festival, running November 1 to 8 with 24 events, 32 local authors, and two gala evenings. 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Work at Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive runs for about two weeks; work at Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive runs one day.",[128,129,130,131],"Coquitlam road work","Clarke Road Glenayre Drive","Guildford Way Lansdowne Drive","intersection safety",[133,134,135,136],"Coquitlam construction","road delays Coquitlam","intersection improvements","traffic delays Coquitlam November 2026",{"type":138,"value":139,"toc":176},"minimark",[140,144,149,152,155,159,162,165,169,172],[141,142,143],"p",{},"The City of Coquitlam says safety improvements at two intersections begin on Monday, November 9. Drivers near Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive and near Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive should expect delays and plan alternate routes, the City says.",[145,146,148],"h2",{"id":147},"clarke-road-and-glenayre-drive","Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive",[141,150,151],{},"Work at Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive starts November 9 and runs for about two weeks, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City of Coquitlam labels the project intersection safety improvements but has not described the specific changes being made at this crossing.",[141,153,154],{},"The City says drivers should expect delays. Motorists are asked to follow all construction signage, watch for work crews and equipment in the area, and follow directions from traffic personnel on site. The City recommends planning an alternate route or allowing extra time before travelling through this area each weekday while the work is underway.",[145,156,158],{"id":157},"guildford-way-and-lansdowne-drive","Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive",[141,160,161],{},"Work at Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive runs on November 9 only, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The City of Coquitlam says the intersection will be in blackout mode that day, meaning the traffic signals will be off and traffic personnel will direct vehicles through the crossing.",[141,163,164],{},"The City says delays are expected and drivers should plan an alternate route or allow extra time when using this route on Monday. This work is a one-day project and the intersection returns to normal traffic signal operation after 3 p.m. on November 9.",[145,166,168],{"id":167},"what-drivers-should-know","What drivers should know",[141,170,171],{},"The two projects are in different parts of the city. Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive is near Coquitlam City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way. Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive is a separate crossing in another part of the city.",[145,173,175],{"id":174},"drivers-who-pass-through-either-intersection-on-weekday-mornings-should-check-the-citys-alerts-before-heading-out-the-clarke-road-work-runs-weekdays-only-weekend-traffic-is-not-affected-for-questions-the-citys-public-works-liaison-is-reachable-by-phone-at-604-927-3550","Drivers who pass through either intersection on weekday mornings should check the City's alerts before heading out. The Clarke Road work runs weekdays only; weekend traffic is not affected. For questions, the City's Public Works Liaison is reachable by phone at 604-927-3550.",{"title":177,"searchDepth":178,"depth":178,"links":179},"",2,[180,181,182,183],{"id":147,"depth":178,"text":148},{"id":157,"depth":178,"text":158},{"id":167,"depth":178,"text":168},{"id":174,"depth":178,"text":175},[],"md",[187,190,193,196,199,202,205,208],{"question":188,"answer":189},"What road work is starting in Coquitlam on November 9, 2026?","The City of Coquitlam is doing intersection safety improvements at two locations starting Monday, November 9. Work at Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive runs Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for about two weeks. Work at Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive runs on November 9 only, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The City says drivers should plan alternate routes or allow extra time for both locations.",{"question":191,"answer":192},"How will the work at Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive affect traffic?","The City of Coquitlam says drivers should expect delays at Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive and plan alternate routes or allow extra time. Work runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for about two weeks starting November 9. The City says motorists should follow construction signage and directions from traffic personnel on site.",{"question":194,"answer":195},"What happens at Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive on November 9?","The City of Coquitlam says the intersection of Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive will be in blackout mode on November 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That means the traffic signals will be off and traffic personnel will direct vehicles through the intersection. The City says delays are expected and drivers should plan alternate routes or allow extra time.",{"question":197,"answer":198},"How long does the Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive work last?","The City of Coquitlam says work at Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive runs for about two weeks starting November 9, 2026. Work takes place Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The City's alert does not give a specific end date for this project; the two-week figure is what the City published.",{"question":200,"answer":201},"Who can residents contact about the road work?","The City of Coquitlam's Public Works Liaison is reachable by phone at 604-927-3550 for details about either intersection project. The City has posted alerts for both projects at coquitlam.ca with links to both construction notices.",{"question":203,"answer":204},"Why is the City doing safety improvements at these intersections?","The City of Coquitlam calls the work at both intersections 'intersection safety improvements' but has not described the specific changes being made at either location. No further details about the nature of the work are on the City's alert pages for these projects.",{"question":206,"answer":207},"Are there other road projects in Coquitlam in November 2026?","The City of Coquitlam's alerts page shows intersection safety work at Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive and at Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive starting November 9. The City also listed a David Avenue repaving project that ran from October 31 to November 3, 2026, which has since ended.",{"question":209,"answer":210},"What should drivers do if they need to use these intersections on November 9?","The City of Coquitlam says drivers going through Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive or Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive on November 9 should plan alternate routes or allow extra time for delays. At Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive, the intersection will be in blackout mode with traffic personnel directing vehicles, and significant delays are expected.","A quiet residential intersection in a suburban city with orange construction signs and pylons set up around the crossing, work equipment visible on the road surface, no people present.",{"short":213,"long":214,"hashtags":215},"Two Coquitlam intersections have safety work starting Monday, November 9. 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