This year we are focused on building the columns for the elevated guideway, completing traffic decks along Broadway, excavating for stations and launching the tunnel boring machines. We provide ongoing updates about construction in advance to email subscribers, through alerts to traffic news outlets, social media posts and here on our website. Please see notifications below and contact us if you have specific questions about what’s happening currently on and near Broadway. Register to receive construction notices for specific station areas and general updates here.
You can access businesses, services and residences on Broadway throughout construction. Visit our maps page to see an interactive map and other resources, such as parking and access maps for the station areas along the Broadway corridor which provide alternative travel and parking options for people visiting Broadway businesses, services or residences.
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Notices
Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station
- Activities over the next three months include, bulk excavation; completing water line relocations, beginning the installation of the elevated guideway columns, commencing station concrete work; and managing the arrival and assembly of the first tunnel boring machine.
- Residents and businesses will experience noise and vibration during the excavation and installation of the elevated guideway and future station.
- On December 23 we provided advance notice that core working hours would be extended to 24 hours, as we prepare for tunneling operations this spring.
Core working hours at the future Great Northern Way – Emily Carr Station are changing – Beginning January 10, 2022 (Click to view detailed notice)
- Beginning January 10 at the future Great Northern Way – Emily Carr Station, our working hours will move to 24 hours.
- Access to residences, businesses and parking garages will continue to be maintained during all work activities.
- Expect elevated noise during some work activities and temporary lane closures at night.
Elevated Guideway construction starts on December 15 (Click to view detailed notice)
- The Broadway Subway Project Corporation is building the elevated guideway that connects VCC-Clark Station to the future Great Northern Way Station. Construction started December 15th. On January 10, the construction of 21 columns that support the guideway will begin.
- Expect elevated noise during the excavation process.
- Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Occasional nightwork may be required.
- Work is expected to be completed by end of 2022.
Mount Pleasant Station
Update: Rock-breaking upcoming in the Mount Pleasant Area (click to view detailed notice)
- Note: The notice from May 16, 2022 included this work and we now have current scheduling, traffic details, and impacts to share.
- The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood building the Mount Pleasant Station.
- Excavation for the above ground station entrance and vent shafts is anticipated to be completed in late summer.
- As part of the excavation process, areas of hard rock may be uncovered, which will result in elevated noise during rock-breaking.
- General work in this area is permitted to occur between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. with noisiest work, like rock-breaking, complete by 8 p.m.
Longer hours of work at the future Mount Pleasant Station (click to view detailed notice)
- Our core working hours are changing to start as early as 6:00 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Please note the Project also has the ability to work 24/7 and we will provide further notifications in advance.
- Residents and businesses in the area should expect elevated noise, sidewalk modifications, temporary lane closures, reduced street parking and lower speed limits.
Construction Update Mount Pleasant Station-February 4, 2022 (Click link to view detailed notice)
- Activities for the next three months include: completing the south side excavation of the road surface and beginning excavation under traffic deck for the underground station.
- Residents and businesses will experience noise and vibration.
- Please plan extra travel time and watch for wayfinding information.
Broadway-City Hall Station
Night work: Construction activities below the Broadway-City Hall traffic deck start September 26 (click to view detailed notice)
- BSPC is excavating beneath the traffic deck in preparation for the construction of the underground station.
- Crews will be working below the traffic deck from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. welding steel struts to the previously installed vertical supports.
- Excavation and shoring are anticipated to be completed by the end of the year.
- Mitigation measures include, but are not limited to, using electric tools in place of diesel-powered machines, and installing white noise back-up beepers on construction equipment.
- The notice from June 10, 2022 mentioned this work and we now have an updated schedule to share.
- BSPC is relocating the sewer lines running beneath Cambie Street near the new Broadway-City Hall station.
- The sewer relocation activities include night work (8 p.m. – 5 a.m.) as well as regular day shifts until the end of summer 2022.
- W. Broadway between Cambie and Ash Streets will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction day and night starting August 17 at 8 p.m. and continuing through early September.
- Mitigation measures include, but are not limited to, installing white noise back-up beepers on construction equipment where possible and performing the noisiest activities before 8 p.m.
Rock-breaking upcoming in the Broadway-City Hall area (click to view detailed notice)
- BSPC is excavating beneath the traffic deck in preparation for the construction of the underground station.
- As part of the excavation process, large pieces of rock may be uncovered and then broken apart in order to be removed.
- This activity will occur intermittently between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. For full hours of operation at this worksite, refer to the hours of work notification
Traffic patterns changing around Broadway-City Hall Station as Cambie sewer replacement progresses – Night Work (Click to view detailed notice)
- The notice from Sept 24, 2021 mentioned this work and we now have an updated schedule to share.
- BSPC is excavating the west side of Cambie south of W. Broadway to install new sewer pipes.
- East-west traffic through the intersection and west towards Ash Street will be reduced to three lanes during weekday days, and one lane in each direction at night and on weekends.
- The lanes available for travel will shift as the excavation moves across the intersection.
- To implement the initial traffic configuration, crews will work overnight on June 10 starting at 8 p.m. through 5 a.m on June 11.
- The sewer relocation activities include daytime and regular night work (8 p.m. – 5 a.m.) until the end of summer 2022.
Longer hours of work at the future Broadway-City Hall Station ( Click to view detailed notice)
- Our core working hours are changing to start as early as 5:30 a.m. and continue until the morning hours of 1 a.m.
- Please note the Project also has the ability to work 24/7 and we will provide further notifications in advance.
- Residents and businesses in the area should expect elevated noise, sidewalk modifications, temporary lane closures, reduced street parking and lower speed limits.
Construction Update BCH Station-Feb-4-2022 (click to to view detailed notice)
- Activities for the next three months include: relocating sewer lines and utilities, completing the installation of the traffic deck, and beginning excavation under the traffic deck.
- Residents and businesses will experience noise and vibration.
- Please plan extra travel time and watch for wayfinding information.
Oak VGH Station
Update: Traffic deck installation at the future Oak-VGH Station continues through October – Night Work (click to view detailed notice)
- The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood finishing the traffic deck on the south side of W. Broadway in the Oak-VGH station block.
- Some work will be done overnight to minimize impacts to businesses and traffic including access to residences.
- The work will result in elevated noise.
- People in the area can expect congestion, sidewalk modifications, overnight lane and turn restrictions on W. Broadway.
Rock-breaking upcoming in the Oak-VGH area (click to view detailed notice)
- BSPC is excavating beneath the traffic deck in preparation for the construction of the underground station.
- As part of the excavation process, large pieces of rock may be uncovered and then broken apart in order to be removed.
- This activity will occur intermittently between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. For full hours of operation at this worksite, refer to the hours of work notification
Longer hours of work at the future Oak-VGH Station (Click to view detailed notice)
- Our core working hours are changing to start as early as 6:00 a.m. and continue until 10:00 p.m.
- Please note the Project also has the ability to work 24/7 and we will provide further notifications in advance of specific activities.
- Residents and businesses in the area should expect elevated noise, sidewalk modifications, temporary lane closures, reduced street parking and lower speed limits.
Traffic deck installation starts in Oak-VGH in March (Click to view detailed notice)
- The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood building an at-grade, safe and consistent four-lane traffic deck on W. Broadway between Laurel and Oak streets.
- This work involves placing support beams and deck plates at night using cranes and then bolting the traffic deck in place during the day.
- Residents and businesses will experience some noise and vibration during the installation of the traffic deck.
- Check out our Project video for more details on how we are building the traffic deck.
- Turn restrictions are in effect at both intersections of Laurel St. and and Oak St. at W. Broadway.
South Granville Station
Rock-breaking upcoming in the South Granville area (click to view detailed notice)
- BSPC is excavating beneath the traffic deck in preparation for the construction of the underground station.
- As part of the excavation process, large pieces of rock may be uncovered and then broken apart in order to be removed.
- This activity will occur intermittently between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. For full hours of operation at this worksite, refer to the hours of work notification
Longer hours of work at the future South Granville Station (click to view detailed notice)
- Our core working hours are changing to start as early as 6:00 a.m. until 10 p.m.
- Please note the Project also has the ability to work 24/7 and we will provide further notifications in advance.
- Residents and businesses in the area should expect elevated noise, sidewalk modifications, temporary lane closures, reduced street parking and lower speed limits.
Arbutus Station
W. 8th Avenue is becoming a one-way street eastbound between Maple and Burrard streets starting in October (click for detailed notice)
- During the remainder of excavation activities, a secondary trucking route will be established on W. 8th Avenue, running one way eastbound between Maple to Burrard Streets.
- In the spring of 2023, the majority of truck traffic will move to W. Broadway while W. 8th Avenue will continue to be used as a secondary route until the end of the Project in 2025.
- Flaggers will be stationed as required to direct traffic and ensure the safety of pedestrians, vehicles, and trucks. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained at all times.
Rock-breaking upcoming in the Arbutus area (click to view detailed notice)
- BSPC is excavating beneath the traffic deck in preparation for the construction of the underground station.
- As part of the excavation process, large pieces of rock may be uncovered and then broken apart in order to be removed.
- This activity will occur intermittently between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. For full hours of operation at this worksite, refer to the hours of work notification
Traffic deck installation at the future Arbutus station starts in May – Some Night Work (Click to view detailed notice)
- The Broadway Subway Project Corporation is in your neighbourhood building an at-grade, safe and consistent four-lane traffic deck.
- This work will involve placing support beams and deck plates at night and then bolting the traffic deck in place during the day.
- Timing: May to Fall 2022. May include occasional work on Sunday.
- Turn restrictions in effect at the intersections of Arbutus and Cypress streets and W. Broadway.
- Single, alternating lanes between Cypress and Arbutus streets, from 11:00 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Arbutus Watermain Relocation – Some Night Work (Click to view detailed notice)
- Work to relocate this utility will take place on Arbutus St. between W. 8th Ave. and W. 10th Ave.
- Neighbours can expect elevated noise, lane closures, sidewalk modifications, and pedestrian detours on Arbutus St. and on W. Broadway.
- There will be temporary traffic restrictions northbound on Arbutus St. (8th Ave. to 10th Ave.) and along W. Broadway during the utility relocation.
- Temporary nighttime access restriction to Arbutus St. may be required.
Longer hours of work at the future Arbutus Station (Click to view detailed notice)
- Our core working hours are changing to start as early as 6:00 a.m. and continue until 10:00 p.m.
- Please note the Project also has the ability to work 24/7 and we will provide further notifications in advance of specific activities.
- Residents and businesses in the area should expect elevated noise, sidewalk modifications, temporary lane closures, reduced street parking and lower speed limits.
Additional Turning Restrictions for Large Tractor Semi-trailers in Effect March 14 at Arbutus and W. Broadway (Click to view detailed notice)
- Beginning March 14, 2022 tractor semi-trailer-type trucks WILL NOT be able to make left hand turns from eastbound and westbound W. Broadway onto Arbutus St.
- This latest restriction is in addition to not being able to make right or left hand turns onto W. Broadway from northbound Arbutus St., in effect since December 19, 2021.
- Access is available via Oak St., Mackenzie/Macdonald streets, or Dunbar St.
- Please see the truck access route map in the detailed notice, which includes signage identifying trucks that will be subject to the turning restrictions.
General Information
Update: Night work for piezometer and geotechnical readings near future station locations resumes (click to view detailed notice)
- The notice from December 9, 2021 included this work and we now have current scheduling, traffic details, and impacts to share.
- Following geotechnical investigations across the alignment of the future Millennium Line extension, the Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is returning to key locations to read geotechnical monitoring devices as well as reading water levels with a special tool called a piezometer.
- The various geotechnical and piezometer readings will be taken over two nights, on a biweekly basis, until Winter 2022/2023.
- To minimize traffic disruptions, the work will be performed overnight across the alignment.
- There will be short-term traffic lane shifts (about 15-minutes in duration) at the test locations.
Project Update – July 2022 (click to view notice)
- An update one year+ since the start of major construction.
- Workers have begun the exciting task of assembling the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) that will carve the twin tunnels for the Broadway Subway Project.
- Later this year, we’ll reach some new milestones, including launching the TBMs and completing the last traffic deck.
Broadway Subway Project- General Newsletter February 2022 (click to view notice)
- Activities by each station site are listed.
- View an image of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) en route for the project.
- View the linked “Four Steps to Build a Traffic Deck” infographic.
Parking removal along Broadway near future station blocks (click to view notice)
- The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be in your neighbourhood preparing for major construction work planned in the coming months. As part of this preparation, on-street parking will be removed during non rush periods near the future Oak-VGH, South Granville and Arbutus stations.
- Parking meters will be removed by the City of Vancouver between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking will be unavailable starting as early as June 1, 2021 until the end of project construction in 2025.
- Timing:
- As early as June 1:
- Laurel St – Oak St
- As early as June 14:
- Hemlock St – Granville St
- Cypress St – Arbutus St.
- As early as June 1:
- City of Vancouver will install signage and bag parking meters a few days in advance of the removal. Please watch for onsite notices.
- Multiple locations impacted, please view full notice to see maps.