Current Work

• 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.

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.

Update on excavation work at the future Mount Pleasant Station (Click to view detailed notice)

•  As part of the excavation beneath the traffic deck, areas of hard rock are being uncovered and there will be elevated noise.
• Residents and businesses in the area can expect intermittent concussive sounds and vibrations emanating from the site during the rock breaking.
• Work will take place between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Bulk excavation continues to be anticipated for completion in the summer.

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.

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.

Update: Traffic deck opens to 4-lanes on W. Broadway between Alberta and Yukon – Night Work (click to view detailed notice)

• On August 5, preparation begins for the implementation of four lanes on the Broadway-City Hall traffic deck between Yukon and Alberta streets.
• Work will begin at 8 p.m. on August 5 and will continue overnight until 7 a.m. on August 6.
• Throughout this work, one lane westbound and one lane eastbound will be maintained between Cambie to Columbia streets.
• On the morning of August 6, the traffic deck will have four lanes (2 westbound, 2 eastbound).
• Eastbound traffic between Ash and Cambie streets will remain reduced to 1 lane due to sewer work.

UPDATE: Night Work to install the final panels of the traffic deck in Broadway-City Hall starts May 24 (Click to view detailed notice)

• The notification dated May 20 has been updated with current scheduling.
• The updated notice from February 2 included this work and we now have current night activities to share.
• Night work to install the remaining sections of the Broadway-City Hall traffic deck begins on May 24.
• Three lanes of traffic will be maintained during all peak hours, seven days a week in Broadway-City Hall.
• Residents and businesses will experience elevated noise and vibration.

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

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.

Traffic deck installation at the future Oak-VGH Station continues August to September – Night Work beginning August 8 (click to view detailed notice)

• The notice from Feb. 23, 2022 includes this work and we have updated scheduling, traffic details, and impacts to share.
• 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.

Utility relocation and roadwork at the intersection of Oak St. and W. Broadway begins July 28 – Night Work (click to view detailed notice)

• The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood continuing to relocate utilities and conduct roadwork at Oak St. and W. Broadway.
• Completing this work requires temporary overnight traffic lane restrictions on W. Broadway at the Oak St. intersection between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m., beginning on July 28 for up to five nights.
• During the work, one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained in the intersection at Oak St. and W. Broadway and access to residences, businesses, and parking lots will be preserved.
• This work will result in elevated noise at night.

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

Traffic and pedestrian patterns are changing around the future Oak-VGH Station on April 23 (click to view detailed notice)

• The notice from February 23, 2022 includes this work and we now have updated details to share.
• On April 23, traffic will shift onto the newly constructed traffic deck on the north side of W. Broadway between Laurel and Oak streets. BSPC will then begin building the traffic deck on the south side of W. Broadway.
• Part of this work includes re-routing pedestrian access in front of the future Oak-VGH Station entrance on the south side of W. Broadway at Laurel St.
• Please watch for pedestrian detour signs to assist with navigating the area. Please click here to access a detailed pedestrian detour map.

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.

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.

Traffic deck installation starts in South Granville 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 Granville and Hemlock streets.
• Check out our Project video for more details on how we are building the traffic deck.
• The traffic deck will first be installed on the south side of W. Broadway and will continue on the north side.
• There will be road modification and electrical work at the W. Broadway intersections of Fir and Granville streets overnight on April 11.
• Nighttime work to install girders and deck panels will begin on April 13 and is anticipated to take about one month to complete.
• There will be road widening work from Hemlock to Birch streets mid to late April to prepare to shift traffic onto the traffic deck.

Site preparation near the future Arbutus station continues with tree removal over the coming weeks (click to view detailed notice)

• The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) continues to prepare the site for the next phase of construction with the removal of eight trees adjacent to the future station north of W. Broadway and on Maple St. north of W. Broadway.
• This removal process has included a review by Vancouver Park Board personnel and healthy trees that do not impede construction activities will be protected and retained.
• In addition, the landscape team will create vegetation features to maintain the neighbourhood’s distinct look and feel.
• Work will occur over the next few weeks during daytime hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Pedestrians may be detoured around the work. Please pay attention to signs and follow instructions from flaggers.

Update: Traffic patterns changing on W. Broadway between Cypress and Arbutus continues – includes night work (click to view detailed notice)

• The notice from July 21, 2022 includes this work and we have updated scheduling and traffic details to share.
• The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood installing the traffic deck on the south side of W. Broadway between Cypress and Arbutus streets.
• Work began July 9 and continues until July 27.
• Night work in preparation for the traffic shift and related works will be performed overnight to minimize impacts on businesses and residents.
• In preparation for and during the traffic shift intersections from Arbutus St. to Cypress St. will be managed by Traffic Control Personnel.

Arbutus Street restricted to local traffic only between W. Broadway and W. 10th Avenue starting July 8, 2022 (click to view detailed notice)

• The notice from May 27, 2022 includes this work and we have updated scheduling, traffic details to share.
• The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood building an at-grade, safe and consistent four-lane traffic deck.
• Arbutus Street will be closed to all but local traffic between W. Broadway and W. 10th Avenue beginning Friday, July 8 at 8 p.m. until Monday, July 11 at 6 a.m. for paving and traffic deck panel installation on W. Broadway.
• Left turns will not be permitted from W. Broadway onto Arbutus Street.

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

Update, Night Work to relocate utilities at Broadway and Cypress streets begins June 6

• The notice from June 1 has been updated with new timing
• The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is relocating utilities at Cypress St. and W. Broadway to support major construction.
• Work is being done overnight to minimize impacts to businesses, pedestrians, and traffic.
• Access to residences, businesses, and parking lots will be maintained.
• The work will result in elevated noise during the night.

Traffic deck installation at the future Arbutus station begins May 30 – includes night work (click to view detailed notice)

• The notice from April 12, 2022 includes this work and we have updated scheduling and traffic details to share.
• The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood preparing to install the traffic deck in the future Arbutus station blocks.
• The south side of the traffic deck will be finished this summer and the full traffic deck is expected to be completed in the fall of 2022.
• Access to residences, businesses, and parking lots will be maintained throughout the work. People in the area can expect congestion, sidewalk modifications, overnight lane and turn restrictions on W. Broadway, Cypress, Maple, and Arbutus streets.
• Check out our Project video for more details on how we are building the traffic deck.

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.

Restricted vehicle access to the south side of Maple Street from W. Broadway will continue until Summer 2022 (Click to view detailed notice)

• The notice from Jan. 18, 2022 includes this work and we have updated scheduling, traffic details, and impacts to share.
• Vehicle access to the south side of Maple St. from W. Broadway will continue to be restricted while we build the traffic deck.
• Access will be re-instated in Summer 2022, once the south side traffic deck is complete.
• Left turns at Cypress St. will be allowed from W. Broadway, westbound.

Arbutus Watermain Relocation – Some Night Work (Click to view detailed notice)

• Work to relocate this utility will take place on Arbutus St. between W. 8^th Ave. and W. 10^th 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. (8^th Ave. to 10^th 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.

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.
• 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.