Construction and Road Closure Updates

Current construction projects and road closures at UBC Okanagan are detailed in the below map. It is regularly updated to help users navigate campus with highlighted affected areas and guidance on alternative routes for safe and efficient movement around construction zones.

Road Closure and Construction Map

Locate existing construction areas and road closures at UBC Okanagan. It is updated with each new project to make navigating campus easier.

Updated October 2026

As a result of the construction of x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn south of the EME Building on Alumni Avenue, there will be disruptions to the surrounding campus area until summer/fall 2026 as detailed below and as shown in the Construction Map above.

This work will result in the following disruptions:

  • Intermittent single lane and/or full closures to through traffic along Alumni Avenue. Please follow the directions of traffic control personnel and all signage as marked.
  • Sidewalk closure along the east side of Alumni Avenue. Pedestrians using Alumni Avenue to travel to and from Parking Lot J are required to cross at the crosswalk at the top of the Lot J stairs and use the detour routes as marked (also shown within the Construction Map).
  • Access to Parking Lot J will remain open on Alumni Avenue. The east side of Lot J will remain closed to parking throughout construction.
  • The EME building will have disrupted service access until 2026. Temporary service has been accommodated around the building to ensure building operations can continue.

Visit the Campus Planning project page for more information about x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn.

For questions regarding x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn construction, please contact operations.ok@ubc.ca

UBC Okanagan is beginning site works to support construction of the new Recreation Facility.

Civil Services Construction | Mid-October – Late November 2026

Installation of civil services south of the Administration Building will result in temporary access disruptions through late November 2026, as shown on the construction map above.

Access Impacts and Detours

  • Sidewalk Closure: The sidewalk along the south side of the Administration Building will be closed. Pedestrians and cyclists travelling along Knowledge Lane between Alumni Avenue and the Gymnasium or campus center must use the marked detour routes. Please follow posted signage and directions from traffic control personnel.
  • Administration Building South Entrance: Access through the south entrance will be periodically closed.
  • Service and Delivery Access: Service access to the Administration Building and Central Heating Plant will be temporarily modified. Alternative access arrangements will be in place to maintain building operations and deliveries.

Kelowna Road Closures and Reports

To learn about projects that will affect roads and traffic flow to plan your drive to/from Campus, or to subscribe to their Road Report email-updates, visit the City of Kelowna’s Road Report webpage.