Current Work

• Updated to replace July 26, 2021 notice
• Starting as early as the week of August 16 crews will be working during the day to relocate the utilities
• Access to East 1st Avenue from Carolina St will be closed. Access to East 1st Avenue from Foley St and Fraser St will be available.

Construction Update: The Future Great Northern Way – Emily Carr Station (click to view notice)

• August: Continuing major excavation work; installing sound walls next to the Canvas and Emily Carr University of Art + Design buildings; conducting utility work on Foley Street; relocating utilities on Carolina Street and E. 1st Ave; and installing construction fencing along the elevated guideway areas
• September – March: Constructing the elevated guideway columns

GNW- Ultility Relocation along east 1st Ave- July 26, 2021(Click to view notice)

• Starting as early as August 16, 2021 for approximately 8 weeks.
• Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. May include night work for the water shutoff: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Access to East 1^st Avenue from Carolina Street will be closed.
• Access for businesses and residences will be maintained.
• The utility relocation will require a short‑term water shut off. Impacted stakeholders will be contacted in advance of work being performed.

Excavation starting at Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station (click to view notice)

• Work includes, large-scale excavation and reshaping of the site, removing inactive utilities under Thornton Street, installing sound walls next to the Canvas and Emily Carr University of Art + Design building, installing structural supports in advance of excavation, and relocating the fire hydrants
• Work occurs from Monday to Saturday between 7am and 5pm with occasional night work between 7pm and 5am
• During excavation, we anticipate removing 80-100 dump trucks loads daily, equating to 10-12 trucks per hour over an 8-hour period.
• Trucks will enter the site from Great Northern Way and exit north of Emily Carr University via Foley Street.
• Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses, and services.

Update: Relocating water lines in Mount Pleasant, Night work- September 22, 2021 (Click to view notice)

• UPDATE: The notification dated September 7, 2021, has been updated with current scheduling details, traffic, and impacts/interruptions.
• Nightwork to install a temporary water main to service properties on the south side of E. Broadway between Main Street and Quebec Street. September 22 to 24.
• Overnight water shutdowns to select properties on the south side of E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets from October 12 to October 14.
• Turn restrictions in effect at the intersection of Main Street and E. Broadway.
• Elevated noise during nightwork will include, but is not limited to, machine engine humming, scraping/digging, buzzing, and percussive thumping.

Update: Relocating water line in Mt Pleasant: Night Work & Water Shutdown- September 8, 2021(Click to view notice)

• UPDATE: The notification dated September 3, 2021, has been updated with current scheduling details, traffic and impacts/interruptions, including nightwork.
• September 7/8 – Conducting noisy work from 8-10 p.m. at the intersections of E. Broadway at Main Street, and at Quebec Street.
• September 9/10 – Overnight water shutdowns to one property on the north side of E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets.
• Southbound traffic on Main Street will be reduced to a single lane, and E. Broadway will be reduced to one lane in each direction during night work September 7-11.

Mount Pleasant- Traffic deck excavation- September 7, 2021 (Click to view notice)

• The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood building an at-grade, safe and consistent four-lane traffic deck.
• As early as September 9: The intersection on the north side of E. Broadway at Quebec Street will be closed to vehicle traffic, but remains open to pedestrians and cyclists.
• Quebec Street north of E. Broadway restricted to local traffic only.
• No street parking on Broadway from Main Street to Cambie Street.

Construction Update: The Future Mount Pleasant Station (click to view notice)

• August: Continuing sanitary line relocation work; paving on Main Street; implementing occasional water shutoffs at night; drilling structural supports; and building the traffic deck on the north side of E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets
• September: Building the traffic deck on the south side of E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets
• November: Completing the assembly of the traffic deck

Yukon St closed to vehicle traffic on North side- September 21, 2021 (Click to view notice)

• As the work progresses across Yukon Street, the northern half of the intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic for approximately three weeks with access maintained for cyclists and pedestrians.
• Starting the night of September 22 and continuing for about 3 weeks.
• Traffic closure will be in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• At night, traffic on W. Broadway through the intersection will be reduced to 1 lane in each direction.

Update Drilling hours extended at Broadway City Hall Station September 21, 2021 (Click to view notice)

• Current hours of operation for drilling that began earlier this month on the north side, between Alberta and Cambie streets, will be extended until 10 p.m.
• Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses, and services.

Relocating sewer beneath Cambie Street starts in October and continues into Spring 2022, Some night work (Click to view notice)

• This sewer relocation project will start in October (*note revised date) and continue into Spring 2022.
• Some night work is required.
• During the installation of bypass sewer pipes, traffic on Cambie is reduced to three lanes between Broadway and W 12th Ave (2 southbound and 1 northbound) from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• The median on Cambie between W. 8th Avenue and W. 12th avenues will be removed.

Update: Broadway-City Hall, Traffic pattern change- September 16, 2021(Click to view notice)

• Update: The notification dated September 3, has been updated with current scheduling and traffic details.
• Traffic pattern changes will be implemented overnight to minimize traffic disruptions.
• While in the area, people can expect congestion, and reduced street parking, speed limits and travel lanes.
• Traffic will shift from the north to the south side of Broadway, and be maintained as three lanes from Alberta to Yukon streets (2 eastbound and 1 westbound), and four lanes between Yukon and Ash streets.

Update: BCH – Relocating water lines- September 16, 2021   (Click to view notice)

• UPDATE: The notification dated September 7, 2021,has been updated with current scheduling details.
• BSPC has identified water line connections to several properties on the north side of W. Broadway between Cambie and Yukon streets that will be relocated the morning of September 17.
• Traffic on W. Broadway is reduced to three lanes between Yukon and Alberta Street during traffic deck construction (2 eastbound and 1 westbound), and four lanes west of Yukon (2 each direction).

Construction Update: The Future Broadway – City Hall Station (click to view notice)

• August: Building the traffic deck on the north side of W. Broadway between Alberta and Cambie streets; utility work that requires water shutoff at night; and temporarily closing portions of Yukon Street south of
  W. Broadway
• September: Preparing to build the traffic deck on the south side of W. Broadway between Alberta and Cambie streets; and relocating sanitary and storm lines on Cambie St.
• October: Installing the traffic deck; and continuing the relocation of the storm and sanitary lines on Cambie St.

Update: Oak-VGH Utility Relocation between Oak & Laurel, Night Work -September 14, 2021(Click to view notice)

• UPDATE: The notification dated August 13, 2021, has been updated with current area of work and scheduling details.
• Evening and Night Work will continue to end of September.
• Water shutoffs will generally be performed overnight to minimize the impact on businesses and residents. BSPC is directly contacting the businesses and residents we anticipate will be affected by the water shutdown.
• Night Work: August 15 to end of September: installation of new water line on south side of W. Broadway

Oak-VGH Laurel St access off W Broadway closed (Click to view notice)

• The work area for construction of the future Oak-VGH station entrance requires closure of portions of Laurel Street from Broadway
• As early as August 27, 2021, and continuing until 2025. Closure in effect 24/7
• Single lane alternating traffic will be maintained for emergency vehicles on Laurel Street between Broadway and the laneways towards 8th Avenue on the north and towards 10th Avenue on the south
• Access for all abilities will be maintained to businesses, residences and services

Construction Update: The Future Oak-VGH Station (click to view notice)

• August: Implementing traffic pattern changes along W. Broadway between Laurel and Oak streets; relocating sanitary and storm lines between Laurel and Oak streets; and closing portions of Laurel Street
• September: Drilling structural supports on the north side of W. Broadway and installing monitoring equipment between Laurel and Oak streets
• October: Implementing traffic pattern changes and drilling structural supports on the south side of W. Broadway between Laurel and Oak streets
• November – January 2022: Building the traffic deck

Major construction begins around the future Oak-VGH Station and will include traffic pattern changes and Night Work (Click to view notice)

• As early as late-July: Temporary light installations and traffic signal reconfiguration.
• Early-August: Drilling structural supports starts on the northside.
• Monday to Saturday, Daytime work: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on W. Broadway.
• Residents and businesses may experience some noise and vibration.
• Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses, and services.

Traffic pattern change around the future South Granville Station- September 20, 2021(Click to view notice)

• BSPC will be shifting traffic to the north side of W. Broadway between Granville and Hemlock streets to prepare for traffic deck installation on the south side.
• The traffic shift and related works will be performed overnight non September 25, 2021 to minimize the impact on businesses and residents.
• Drilling begins on the south side: as early as September 20, 2021
• Expect temporary, short-term lane closures overnight on W. Broadway (Pine St. to Birch St.) and Fir and Granville streets (at W. Broadway) during traffic shift works.
• Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses, and services.

Update: Utility work at the future South Granville station- Night work, September 16, 2021 (Click to view notice)

• The notice from Aug. 6, 2021 mentioned this work and we now have an updated schedule to share.
• Activities include night work that will continue until the end of September from 8 pm until 6 am.
• People in the area can plan for elevated night noise, sidewalk detours, and restricted parking.
• Mitigation measures for noise include, conducting the noisiest activities during the day, and white noise back-up beepers on some equipment, excluding drills.

UPDATE: Utility Work in Preparation for Construction of the Future South Granville Station – Evening and Night Work (click to view notice)

• Evening work: Aug. 9 to 12
• Night work: As early as Aug. 12 (for 2 to 3 weeks)
• Expect noise from the excavation process during utility works. When possible, noisiest activities will be carried out during the day. White noise back-up beepers will be used during nighttime work to reduce impacts.
• People travelling or living in the area may notice excavators, breakers, and trucks hauling debris as trenches are dug and utilities are relocated.
• Drivers will not be able to access the laneway to east of Granville St. from W. Broadway for two weeks, during work in that area. Vehicle access is maintained from Hemlock St. and W. 10th Ave.

Construction Update: The Future South Granville Station (click to view notice)

• August: Relocating utilities in the area; removing the median between Fir and Granville streets; installing temporary lights between Granville and Hemlock streets; establishing work zones; implementing traffic pattern changes along
  W. Broadway; and drilling structural supports on the south side of W. Broadway.
• October: Traffic deck building continues.
• November: Implementing traffic pattern changes and drilling structural supports on the north side of W. Broadway
  between Hemlock and Granville streets.

Major construction begins around the future South Granville Station – includes Traffic Pattern Changes and Night Work (Click to view notice)

• Installing temporary lights from Granville St. to Hemlock St. – this may be done at night;
• Closing a portion of the sidewalk on the north side of W. Broadway between Granville and Hemlock streets (in front of the work site) and narrowing the sidewalk on the south side; and
• Monday to Saturday, Day: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. , Night work related to traffic shifts: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Drivers will not be able to access the laneway to the east of Granville St. from W. Broadway during work on the south side (approximately 1-2 months).
• Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses, and services.

Update: Utility Relocation for the future Arbutus Station, some night work- September 14, 2021(Click to view notice)

• The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is relocating utilities in your neighbourhood ahead of major construction.
•  North utility works: Beginning September 16, 2021 for about 4-5 weeks.
•  Hydrant relocation: As early as mid-September for about one week each.
• South utility works: As early as start of October for about 4 weeks.

Traffic detour and Night work near the future Arbutus Station ( Click to view notice)

• To prepare for traffic deck installation BSPC will: Close portions of Maple St. to vehicle traffic to set up work sites for the duration of the project.
• Remove the traffic median between Burrard and Yew streets; line painting may be done at night.
•  Aug. 23 – Median removals (for about 1-1.5 weeks).
• Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on W. Broadway.
•  Residents and businesses may experience some noise and vibration.

Construction Update: The Future Arbutus Station (click to view notice)

• August: Establishing work zones near Arbutus St. and Broadway; relocating fire hydrants at Maple and Cypress streets; removing the median between Yew and Maple streets; installing temporary lights; modifying the sidewalks between Arbutus St. and Cypress St.; and activating the Arbutus Greenway detour.
• September: Implementing traffic pattern changes; closing portions of Maple St.; and drilling structural supports on the south side of W. Broadway.
• October: Relocating utilities; may require night work.
• November: Building the traffic deck and excavating on the south side of W. Broadway.

Major construction begins around the future Arbutus Station and will include traffic pattern changes and Night Work (click to view notice)

• Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on W. Broadway.
• A portion of Maple St. may be closed to vehicle traffic and parking will be removed in that area
• Work occurs Monday to Saturday between 7am and 8pm with occasional night shifts between 7pm and 5am
• Drilling begins September 1st, 2021 on the southside of Broadway with completion of the traffic decking estimated for late Feb 2022
• Residents and businesses may experience some noise and vibration.
• Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses, and services.

Update: Ground water investigations near all future stations- September 7, 2021 (Click to view notice)

• BSPC is returning to key locations to read the water levels and take samples to inform design and construction activities.
• Work occurs late June through mid October.
• Temporary lane shifts while work is being performed.

Monitoring ground conditions near future station locations– Occasional Night Work(click to view notice)

• BSPC is returning to key locations in your neighbourhood to install instrumentation that monitors ground conditions.
• Each site will be visited for about a day between 7am and 8pm with the potential for a night visit a certain locations if required
• Traffic in each direction will be maintained on Broadway during peak hours.
• Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained.

Update: Ground water investigations near all future stations (click to view notice)

• BSPC is returning to key locations to read the water levels and take samples to inform design and construction activities
• Work occurs late June through end of August between 7am and 8pm on Monday-Saturday
• A minimum of two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained on W. Broadway (except in areas where lanes are closed due to other work).
• Access to roads, sidewalks, properties, and businesses will be maintained.

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.

Piezometer Readings Near Future Station Locations (click to view notice)

•  Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is returning to key locations to read the water levels with a special tool called a piezometer. Hours of work are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday to Saturday, April 30 through summer 2021.
• Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained.
• Short-term traffic lane shifts (about 15-minutes in duration) at the test locations.
• A traffic truck with direction lights will inform of the lane shift, while crews take the piezometer reading.
• Work may be performed at night. The work at each location is expected to last about 15 minutes and will not be noisy.

Geotechnical Investigations Near Future Station Locations (click to view notice)

• The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) crews will be conducting geotechnical investigations near future station locations to collect information that will inform planning and safety measures during construction. Hours of work are 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Saturday, March -End of Spring, 2021.
• Future station locations include Great Northern Way – Emily Carr, Mount Pleasant, Broadway – City Hall, Oak-VGH, South Granville, and Arbutus.
• Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained.
• Temporary noise from drilling is expected to be no louder than passing traffic.