Construction Notice Archive

Past Notices

Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Stations

Update – Utility relocations along East 1st Avenue and Carolina Street start November 29, November 15, 2021 (Click to view notice)

Note: The notice from September 28, 2021 included this work and we now have specific times for traffic changes.
Starting November 29, crews will be relocating the utilities along East 1^st Avenue and Carolina Street between Emily Carr and the Centre for Digital Media.
Residents and businesses in the area may experience elevated noise and vibration

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.

Central Valley Greenway Detour begins near the future Great Nothern Way–Emily Carr Station (click to view notice)

In preparation for the construction of the Great Northern Way – Emily Carr Station, the Central Valley Greenway (CVG), a multi-purpose route, will be detoured to ensure the safety of the pedestrians and cyclists who use this path.
Hours of work for the construction of the detour are 7 a.m.-5p.m., Monday to Friday. Detour in effect May 14, 2021 TBC (updated timing).
Access, including sidewalks will be maintained.
Parking will be unavailable for the duration of the detour, as the curb/parking lanes will be utilized to create the two-way cycling route
- On East 2nd Ave. from Thornton St. to Scotia St.
- On Scotia St. between East 1st and East 2nd Ave.
Multiple vehicle and cyclist traffic impacts (please view full notice).
See April 16, 2021 notice.

Utilities investigation is happening near the future Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station (click to view notice)

Work is anticipated to occur April 26 to April 30, 2021. Hours of work are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (revised timing).
Access for businesses and educational institutions will be maintained.
Work will generate noise, resulting from the hydrovac excavation process to remove the soil.
East 1st Avenue west of Carolina Street will be modified to a single lane of alternating traffic during the work.
Street parking on East 1 Avenue will be closed for approximately one-third of the block starting at Carolina Street.
See April 14, 2021 notice.

Geophysical survey work at the future Great Northern Way – Emily Carr Station (click to view notice)

Public access to Thornton St., north of E. 1st St. will be limited for the duration of the work. Hours of work are Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 15 to April 30, 2021.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Intermittent thump or clunk sounds every 20 to 30 minutes for two to six hours during each day of work.
Access to the Central Valley Greenway will be intermittently limited for brief intervals (up to one minute) during some of the work.
Parking on Thornton St., north of E. 1st Ave. will be unavailable during the work in that area.

Great Northern Way Tree Removal (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be removing a number of trees to allow for the safe construction of the future station, assembly of the tunnel boring machines, tunnel excavation works, and construction of the elevated guideway.
In the Great Northern Way-Emily Carr station area, selected red oak, shandong maple, katsura, red maple, callery pear, pacific dogwood, cherry, black cottonwood, and English holly trees will be removed. Healthy trees that do not impede construction activities will be protected and retained.
A portion of the sidewalk on the northwest corner of Great Northern Way at Thornton St. may be intermittently closed.
Sections of curb/parking lanes on the north side of Great Northern Way in front of Thornton St. may be intermittently closed and parking may be temporarily unavailable.

Site preparation work begins near the future Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station (click to see notice)

Work includes the installation of fencing around the perimeter of the work site and the closure of some areas to prepare the site for construction of the elevated guideway, tunnel portal and future Great Northern Way–Emily Carr Station and tunnel boring machine assembly.
April 1 – The parking lot north of Emily Carr University of Art + Design will be closed and fenced off as part of the construction area.
April 8 – E. 1st Avenue north of Emily Carr University of Art + Design from the university’s loading bay west to the roundabout will be fenced and closed to the public.
April 12 – Thornton Street will be closed and fenced off between Great Northern Way and E. 1st Avenue.
The above closures will be in effect for the duration of Broadway Subway Project construction.

Geotechnical investigation and utility confirmation work at Thornton St. and GNW(click to view notice)

A portion of Thornton St. on the west side (between Great Northern Way and E. 1^st) and then the east side (between E. 1^st Ave. and E. 1^st Ave roundabout) will be closed to traffic. One lane for alternating traffic will be in effect. Hours of work are Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., March 22 to March 27, 2021
The curb/parking lane on the south side of Great Northern Way east of Brunswick St. will be unavailable for the duration of the work.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Parking on Thornton St. will be unavailable for the duration of the work.
Transit:
- Stop 61684 – east of Brunswick will not be affected

Great Northern Way pre-location of utilities (click to view notice)

Pre-location of utilities will occur over 2 days, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. (revised timing TBC)
This work involves cutting through the asphalt, removing the asphalt with an excavator, and removing soil with a hydrovac truck so that surveyors can measure the location and depth of the utilities in preparation for construction.
East 1st Avenue west of Carolina Street will be single lane alternating traffic, with no street parking for approximately one-third of the block. Please watch for crews and traffic control personnel.

Great Northern Way Building Demolition (click to view notice)

Demolition of 525 Great Northern Way February 16 – March 26, 2021 (revised dates). Work will occur 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Work involves the use of an excavator and increased trucking over a short period of time. Trucks will use Thornton Street and Great Northern Way.
The sidewalk on the north side of East 1st Avenue adjacent to the building will be closed.

525 Great Northern Way (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation began work on November 5, 2020 to remove hazardous materials at 525 Great Northern Way. Work occurs weekdays from 7 am to 3 pm and take approximately eight weeks. Once the first phase is completed, the second phase of work at this location will begin and focus on building demolition. Updates will be provided here to keep you informed so you can plan accordingly.

Mount Pleasant Station

Nightwork to relocate water line connections in Mount Pleasant continues October 12-16- October 8, 2021 (Click to view notice)

The notice from Sept. 22, 2021 included this work and we now have an updated schedule to share.
Residents may experience elevated noise from 8 p.m. to midnight, with work continuing to 5 a.m.
BSPC has identified water and sanitary service connections to various buildings on both sides of E. Broadway from Main Street to Quebec Street that need to be relocated
BSPC is directly contacting the businesses and residents we anticipate will be affected by the water shutdown.

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.

Relocating water line in Mt Pleasant, Night work & Water shutdown (Click to view notice)

September 6 – Noisy work from 8-10 p.m. at the intersections of E. Broadway at Main Street, and at Quebec Street.
September 8/9 – Overnight water shutdowns to one property on the north side of E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets
September 9/10 – Night work at the intersection of Quebec Street and E. Broadway.
Residents and businesses may experience noise.

Relocating water lines and sanitary sewer connections in Mount Pleasant: Night Work and Water Shutdown (click to view notice)

Night work starting August 19; water shutdowns starting August 25.
Traffic on E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets reduced to one lane in each direction during night work.
Access from E. Broadway to the lane west of Main Street is closed. Access is available from E. 8th Avenue.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses and services.

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant complete – August 12, 2021 (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) has finished relocating sewer and storm lines in preparation for construction of the future Mount Pleasant Station.
During the period from August 9-12, crews worked during the day and at night on Main Street to remove traffic barriers and paint new road markings in preparation for opening Main Street to its pre-construction configuration.
Traffic has returned to its pre-construction configuration along Main Street. Parking on Main Street between Kingsway and E. Broadway has been reinstated.
Restoration of the traffic median, including planting within the median, will be done at a time to be determined later.

E. Broadway to be widened in Mount Pleasant. Notification of Night Work (click to view notice)

BSPC will widen the roadway by about 60 cm on the southside of E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets to accommodate the traffic deck
Night work anticipated August 8-12 (7pm-5am)
Quebec Street closed from E. Broadway to the lane south of E. Broadway.
E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets: Eastbound curb lane closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., reducing E. Broadway to two lanes (one in each direction).

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

Update- Mt Pleasant water line and sanitary sewer relocations- July 27, 2021 (Click to view notice)

As early as July 28 – temporary removal of the fire hydrant on the south-east corner of E. Broadway at Quebec Street.
As early as July 27 – trenching for a new water main on the north side of E. Broadway.
Traffic on E. Broadway is reduced to three lanes between Kingsway and Ontario Street during traffic deck construction (2 eastbound and 1 westbound).
Residents and businesses may experience noise.

Mt Pleasant E. Broadway to be widened, Night Work- July 23, 2021 (Click to view notice)

As early as July 28. Duration: 1 week
Hours of work: Monday to Saturday Night: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Day: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets: Eastbound curb lane closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., reducing E. Broadway to two lanes (one in each direction).
Residents and businesses may experience noise.

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of July 19-August 2 (click to view notice)

For completion by August 2nd, BSPC will be completing the sewer tie-in and paving south of the intersection of Main Street at E. Broadway
Work will primarily be completed Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm
There will be traffic shifts on Main Street between Kingsway and E. 10th Avenue. Watch for traffic signs and flaggers for lane modifications.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses and services.

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of July 12-18 (click to view notice)

Work scheduled for the week of July 5-11 was delayed and will be performed the week of July 12-18
Paving on Main Street to complete Segment 5 will happen as early as July 16
Daytime work will continue on the south side of the intersection of Main Street at E. Broadway between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Turning restrictions in effect at the intersection of Main Street and E. Broadway. Please watch for traffic signs.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses and services.

Relocating water and sanitary service connections in Mount Pleasant: Night Work and Water Shutdown on July 15 (click to view notice)

BSPC has identified water and sanitary service connections to various buildings on the north side of E. Broadway from Main Street to Quebec Street that need to be relocated.
Work will occur July 15, 2021 at night between 2:30 – 6:30 a.m ( additional dates to be confirmed and announced)
Water shutoff occurs July 15 from 2:30-6:30am (businesses and residents affected will be contacted directly.)
There will be some noise from cutting pipes
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses and services

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of July 5-13 (click to view notice)

Relocating these utilities is ongoing and is expected to be completed by mid-July.
Crews will be working during the day (7am – 5pm) in the southern part of Segment 5 to complete the sewer tie-in and paving south of the intersection of Main Street at E. Broadway
Turning restrictions in effect at the intersection of Main Street and E. Broadway. Please watch for traffic signs.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses and services.

Traffic patterns are changing in Mount Pleasant as major construction continues (click to view notice)

Traffic pattern changes will be implemented overnight on June 27-28.
Drilling on the northside of the street will start as early as June 28.
There will be night work on Sunday, June 27 while we transition traffic to the southside of E. Broadway between Kingsway and Ontario Street.
Day time work will occur Monday to Saturday between:
- Day: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Occasional Night: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses, and services.
No parking on Broadway from Main Street to Cambie Street (Curb lanes are dedicated for buses and emergency vehicles)

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of June 28-July 4: Overnight Water Shutoff and Street Paving Planned (click to view notice)

As part of completing the sewer relocation project, BSPC needs to reinstate portion of the water line on E. 8th Avenue. Water to neighbouring businesses and residences will be temporarily shut off for approximately four hours as early as 1 a.m. on June 29
Hours of work include Day: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Night on June 28-29: 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
This week’s work includes street paving on E. 8th Avenue as early as June 30.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses and services
Relocating these utilities is ongoing and is expected to be completed by mid-July.

UPDATE: Geophysical survey investigations at the future Mount Pleasant Station (Quebec St. at E. Broadway) – Night Work (click to view notice)

Due to the sensitivity of equipment to noise, this work will be carried out at night, when there is less traffic and movement through the area to affect the soil conditions readings.
Work will occur as early as June 24, 2021 (for 1 to 2 nights) between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday to Saturday
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
People travelling through or living in the area may experience thump or clunk sounds intermittently during the work.

UPDATE: Geophysical survey investigations at the future Mount Pleasant Station (E. Broadway and Kingsway) – Night Work (click to view notice)

Due to the sensitivity of equipment to noise, this work will be carried out at night, when there is less traffic and movement through the area to affect the soil conditions readings.
Work will occur as early as June 23, 2021 (for 2 to 3 nights) between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday to Saturday
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Thump or clunk sounds intermittently during the work.

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of June 21-27 and planning underway for overnight water shutdown (click to view notice)

BSPC needs to reinstate a portion of the water line on E 8th Avenue (Segment 1) which includes temporary overnight water shut off for approximately four hours as early as June 28
BSPC is directly contacting the businesses and residents we anticipate will be affected by the water shutdown.
The new sewer line is expected to be completed before the end of June.
Existing traffic affects and impacts carry remain unchanged from previous week (June 14-20)

Water well investigations near future Arbutus, Broadway-City Hall, and Mt. Pleasant stations (click to view notice)

key locations will be visited to read the water levels and take samples to inform design and construction activities
Work at each test location will take about half a day starting as early as June 21 through July 2021 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Temporary lane shifts while work is being performed.
Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained.

Geophysical survey investigations near the future Mount Pleasant Station (W. Broadway and Quebec St.) – Night Work (click to view notice)

Work will be performed overnight as early as June 17, lasting 1-2 nights. Hours of work are 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Monday-Saturday.
Noise similar to thump or clunk sounds intermittently during the work.
Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on W. Broadway and minimum of one lane in each direction will be maintained on Quebec St.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Bus stops near the work area may be relocated.

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of June 14-20 (click to view notice)

Daytime work will continue on E. 8^th Avenue, on the north end of Main Street between Kingsway and E. Broadway, and on the south end of Segment 5 between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Access to E. 8^th Avenue from Quebec Street will be managed by a traffic flagger.
Parking on the east side of Main Street between E. 10^th Avenue and Kingsway will be temporarily unavailable.
The Main Street Sewer Relocation Project is expected to be completed before the end of June.

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of June 7-13 (click to view notice)

Daytime work will continue on E. 8th Avenue and on the north end of Main Street between Kingsway and E. Broadway. Daytime work will start on the south end of Segment 5.
Work will primarily be completed Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. but may on occasion occur on Saturday or Sunday.
There will be varying traffic shifts on Main Street between Kingsway and Main Street. Watch for traffic signs and flaggers for lane modifications.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses and services.

Sewer relocation and preparation for traffic changes in Mount Pleasant continues the week of May 31-June 4(click to view notice)

Daytime work will continue on E. 8th Avenue and on the north end of Main Street between Kingsway and E. Broadway. Hours of work are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (on occasion occur on Saturday or Sunday), May 31 – June 4, 2021.
When possible, crews will perform the noisiest construction activities during the day to reduce overnight noise.
Crews will also use a pin drill to place survey markers on E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets. The pin drill will produce an intermittent percussive sound when markers are driven into the road surface. It is anticipated this work will be performed over three nights as early as May 31, 2021.
The Main Street Sewer Relocation Project is on track for completion in early June.
Multiple traffic and parking impacts (please view full notice).

Utilities investigation near the Mount Pleasant Station. South side complete and the North side begins (click to view notice)

Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be locating utilities below the sidewalk on the North side of E. Broadway from the lane west of Main Street to Quebec Street. Hours of work are 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Sunday, starting as early as May 25, 2021.
This work is noisy and involves cutting through the concrete and excavating soil with a hydrovac truck so that surveyors can measure the location and depth of the utilities in preparation for station construction. Fencing will be set up with sound absorption panels to limit noise.
Multiple vehicle and pedestrian traffic impacts (please view full notice).
The utilities investigation on the South sidewalk on E. Broadway between Main Street and Quebec is complete.
Click to view May 7, 2021 notice.

Sewer relocation and preparation for traffic changes in Mount Pleasant continues the week of May 24-30 – Day and Night Work (click to view notice)

Daytime work will continue on E. 8th Avenue and on Main Street between Kingsway and E. Broadway. Hours of work are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (on occasion occur on Saturday or Sunday), May 24-30, 2021.
Nighttime work will also continue in the intersection of Main Street at E. Broadway, and along E. Broadway to Quebec Street. Hours of work are 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Friday (on occasion Saturday or Sunday), May 24-30, 2021.
When possible, crews will perform the noisiest construction activities during the day to reduce overnight noise.
Crews will also use a pin drill to place survey markers on E. Broadway between Main and Quebec streets. The pin drill will produce an intermittent percussive sound when markers are driven into the road surface. It is anticipated this work will be performed over three nights as early as May 26, 2021.
The Main Street Sewer Relocation Project is on track for completion in early June.
Multiple traffic and parking impacts (please view full notice).

Traffic Patterns are changing between Mount Pleasant and Broadway-City Hall as Major Construction Begins (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood building the traffic deck. Once completed, the traffic deck maintains an at-grade, safe and consistent four lane traffic configuration while construction continues below ground.
Hours of work are 7 a.m.-5 p.m., with occasional night work from 6 p.m.- 5 a.m. Work will primarily be performed Monday to Saturday (on occasion Sunday).
Drilling began May 19, 2021 and traffic pattern changes begin as early as May 25, 2021.
Two lanes will be maintained eastbound on Broadway and one lane will be maintained westbound from Kingsway to Columbia.
Street parking along Broadway will be removed. Curb lanes will be dedicated for emergency vehicles and buses.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses and services.
Multiple pedestrian and vehicle traffic impacts, please view full notice.
See previous notice May 17, 2020.

Sewer relocation near the future Mount Pleasant Station continues the week of May 17-23 – Day and Night Work (click to view notice)

Daytime work will continue on E. 8th Avenue and on Main Street between Kingsway and E. Broadway. Hours of work are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (on occasion occur on Saturday or Sunday).
Nighttime work will also continue in the intersection of Main Street at E. Broadway. Hours of work are 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Friday (on occasion Saturday or Sunday), May 10-16, 2021.
When possible, crews will perform the noisiest construction activities during the day to reduce overnight noise.
The Main Street Sewer Relocation Project is on track for completion in early June
Multiple traffic and parking impacts (please view full notice).
There will be a persistent hum from a pump operating 24/7 for a few days.

Geophysical survey investigations at the future Mount Pleasant Station (E. Broadway and Kingsway) – Night Work

Work will be performed overnight as early as mid-May 12, lasting 2-3 nights. Hours of work are 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Monday-Saturday
Noise similar to thump or clunk sounds intermittently during the work
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on E. Broadway and two lanes in each direction will be maintained on Kingsway.
Bus stops near the work area may be relocated.

Sewer relocation near the future Mount Pleasant Station: Work continues for the week of May 10-16 (click to view notice)

Daytime work will continue on E. 8th Avenue and on Main Street between Kingsway and E. Broadway. Hours of work are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (on occasion occur on Saturday or Sunday), May 10-16, 2021.
Evening and night work will also continue in the intersection of Main Street at E. Broadway. Hours of work are 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Friday (on occasion Saturday or Sunday), May 10-16, 2021.
When possible, crews will perform the noisiest construction activities during the day to reduce overnight noise.
Multiple traffic and parking impacts (please view full notice).

Sewer relocation near the future Mount Pleasant Station: Notification of night work starting April 26 (click to view notice)

Work will be performed overnight in Segments 4 and 5 (please view notice) starting April 26-Early June, 2021. Hours of work are 7 p.m.-5 a.m. Monday to Friday.
Access for businesses and residents will be maintained.
Noisy work such as saw cutting and breaking apart asphalt will be performed in evening hours when possible to reduce noise overnight.
Multiple traffic impacts, please view full notice.

Sewer relocation near the future Mount Pleasant Station: Work scheduled for the week of April 19-23 (click to view notice)

For the week of April 19-23, the utilities investigation will continue in Segment 1 (please view notice) and preliminary works will start in Segment 3 (please view notice). Hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 19-April 23, 2021.
Work involves removing the asphalt and excavating soil with a hydrovac truck so that surveyors can measure the location and depth of the utilities in preparation for construction.
Expected noisy work resulting from the hydrovac excavation process.
Access for businesses and residents will be maintained.
Multiple traffic impacts, please view full notice.

Geotechnical investigation work in Mount Pleasant (Kingsway and E. Broadway) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained northbound and three lanes of traffic will be maintained southbound on Kingsway with work occurring in the middle two lanes, April 20 to April 26, 2021 from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Access, including sidewalks will be maintained.
Parking on Kingsway (between E. 10th Ave. and E. 8th) will be unavailable for the duration of the work.

Utilities investigation for sewer relocation (click to view notice)

Crews will be cutting through the asphalt to measure the location of existing utilities from April 12-16, 2021, 7 am.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday (revised dates).
East 8th Avenue will be closed at Main Street for the first portion of work.
For the last portion of work, Southbound traffic on Main Street will be reduced to 2 lanes through the intersection of Main and Broadway -Main and East 8th Avenue.
See April 5, 2021 notice.

Geotechnical work on W. Broadway (Manitoba St. to Quebec St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway with work occurring in the middle two lanes April 13-20, 2021, from 7 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Access will be maintained, including sidewalk access.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Manitoba St. to Quebec St.
Westbound transit temporarily relocated: Stop 50920
Eastbound transit temporarily relocated: Stop 50878

Mount Pleasant Tree Removal (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be removing a number of trees to allow for the safe construction of the future station, sewer line relocations, installation of traffic decking to allow people to travel through the corridor while station excavation work is underway and, eventually, station construction.
In the Mount Pleasant station area, selected Japanese cherry trees will be removed. Healthy trees that do not impede construction activities will be protected and retained.
A portion of the sidewalk may be intermittently closed on the east side of Quebec St. (between West Broadway and 10^th) and on the north and south sides of West Broadway (between Main St. and Quebec St.).
Sections of curb/parking lanes may be intermittently closed and parking may be temporarily unavailable on the east side of Quebec St. (between West Broadway and 10^th Ave.); on the north and south sides of West Broadway (between Main St. and Quebec St.); and on Main St. (between West Broadway and 8^th Ave.).

Geotechnical investigation update – Mount Pleasant (click to view notice)

Traffic along East Broadway between Main St. and Brunswick St. will be reduced to two lanes in each direction. Hours of work are Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., March 30-April 3, 2021. (revised dates)
On-street parking may be limited temporarily in some areas.
Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained along with sidewalk access.
Bus lane will no longer be in effect westbound between Main St. and Quebec St.
Updates from March 15, March 5, February 27 and February 19, 2021 notices.

Flow meter installation on E. 8^th Avenue west of Main Street (click to view notice)

Work will occur 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., March 23, 2021.
The curb lane on the south side of E. 8^th Avenue will be closed from the west side of the mid-block lane to Main Street.
Vehicles will not be allowed to turn south from E. 8^th Avenue onto the mid-block lane.
Northbound vehicles will not be allowed to exit from the mid-block lane onto E. 8^th Avenue
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.

Geotechnical investigation W. Broadway (Manitoba St. to Quebec St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway, March 16-29, 2021 from 7a.m.-5p.m., Monday-Saturday. (updated timing)
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Manitoba St. to Quebec St.
Westbound Stop 50920 – west of Ontario St. – will be will be temporarily relocated. Eastbound Stop 50878 – east of Ontario St. – will be will be temporarily relocated.
See March 9, 2021 notice.

Mount Pleasant Station Block (click to view updated notice)

Demolition of buildings in the following order: 142 E. Broadway, 124 E. Broadway, 2501 Main Street, 2509 Main Street. Work will start at the back of the buildings and move towards the front. Work occurs weekdays from 7 am to 3 pm from February 2 – March 31, 2021. (revised dates)
Street parking will be limited; signs will be installed in advance.
Sidewalks in front of the buildings may be periodically closed until work is complete.
Bus stop #50879 has been temporarily relocated one block east on Broadway and bus stop #50238 has been temporarily relocated one block north on Main.
Dates were updated from the original notice.

Mount Pleasant Station Block (click to view notice)

The abatement and demolition of four buildings began November 25, 2020 and will take place over the next four months.
Phase One: removal of hazardous materials at 124-138 E. Broadway, 140-150 E. Broadway and 2501 Main Street. Work occurs weekdays from 7 am to 3 pm for approximately 8 weeks, with minimal noise and impact to traffic expected.
Phase Two: started at 2509 Main Street on November 30, 2020, to be followed by the other three buildings once the removal of hazardous materials is completed. Work includes the removal of electrical and HVAC systems and demolition of interior walls.
Phase Three: full demolition of all four buildings, anticipated to begin in early 2021.

Broadway-City Hall Station

Update: Removing trees on Cambie Street between W. 7th and W. 12th avenues starting October 25 (Click to view notice)

The notification dated October 19, 2021, has been updated with current scheduling details.
The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be removing 11 trees in the centre median on Cambie Street.
Work will continue throughout October
Residents and businesses may experience elevated noise.

Night work for geotechnical investigations at Broadway City-Hall happens on Oct 27- October 22, 2021(Click to view notice)

Note: The notice from August 6, 2021 included this work and we now have specific times for night work traffic changes.
At Broadway City-Hall between Cambie and Yukon streets, there will be single lane traffic westbound and two lanes eastbound.
Residents and businesses in the area may experience elevated percussive noises from the seismic measuring equipment.

Removing trees on Cambie Street between W. 7th Avenue and Broadway starting October 25 (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be removing five cherry trees in the center median on Cambie Street between W. 7th Avenue and Broadway to allow for the safe relocation of sewer lines beneath Cambie Street. Work will continue throughout October
Trees will be removed concurrently with the median removal referenced in the September 24 notification
Cambie Street between W. 7th and W. 12th avenues will be reduced to four lanes (two in either direction).
Left turns lanes maintained for north and southbound traffic at W. 7th, W. 8th and W. 10th avenues.
Residents and businesses may experience elevated noise.
Parking will be restricted during construction hours on northbound Cambie between W. 12th and W. 10th avenues.

Northern intersection of W. Broadway at Yukon Street closed to vehicle traffic until late October- October 13, 2021 (Click to view notice)

The September 21, 2021 notice has been updated with current scheduling details.
Starting the night of September 22 and continuing until the end of October.
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: 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 – Relocation of water lines -Night work/water shutoff (Click to view notice)

BSPC has identified water lines and sanitary service connections to several properties on both sides W. Broadway between Cambie and Yukon streets that need to be relocated.
As early as Sept. 10 – work on the temporary water main starts on the north side of W Broadway near Cambie Street, moving east.
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).
Residents and businesses may experience elevated noise.
Before water is shut off to select properties; affected businesses and residents will be directly notified.

Update: Traffic patterns are changing around Broadway City Hall- September 7, 2021 (Click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood building a traffic deck between Cambie and Alberta street.
Traffic pattern changes will be implemented in two stages along Broadway: September 9: Traffic will shift from the north to the south side of Broadway between Cambie and Yukon streets.
Night work related changing traffic patterns: on September 9 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
As early as September 9, left turns restricted for traffic east and westbound on Broadway at Cambie.

Traffic patterns are changing around Broadway-City Hall Station as major construction continues (Click to view notice)

Hours of work: Monday to Saturday, Day: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and night work related to changing traffic patterns on August 28 and September 9 from: 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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 Cambie Street.
The southern sidewalk on Broadway will be reopened between Yukon and Alberta streets, but will remain closed west of Yukon towards Cambie Street.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses, and services.
Click to July 22, 2021 notice.

UPDATE: Geotechnical investigations near the future Broadway-City Hall Station (W. Broadway between Yukon St. to Cambie St.) – Night Work (click to view notice)

Work begins August 12, 2021 (for one or two nights) between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday to Saturday
A minimum of one lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
People travelling through or living in the area may experience intermittent clunk sounds
See June 25, 2021 notice

Relocating water lines and sanitary service connections near Broadway-City Hall: Night Work and Water Shutdowns (click to view notice)

August 5: Overnight temporary lane reduction on W. Broadway between Yukon and Cambie Streets to allow access to water shut off valves.
August 6 – 31: Traffic on W. Broadway is reduced to three lanes between Yukon and Alberta Street during traffic deck construction (2 eastbound and 1 westbound).
The water shut off on Aug 5 does not impact any residences or businesses in the neighbourhood.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses and services.

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.

Southern intersection of W. Broadway at Yukon Street closed to vehicle traffic with access maintained for cyclists and pedestrians (click to view notice)

The southern half of the intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic for approximately two weeks to drill structural supports for the traffic deck on the south side of W. Broadway
Work begins August 2nd with traffic closure in effect 24/7 and construction occurring regularly between 7am and 5pm
Traffic on W. Broadway is reduced to three lanes between Yukon and Alberta Street during traffic deck construction (2 eastbound and 1 westbound).
Pedestrians may be detoured around work zones.
Access will be maintained to residences, businesses, and services.

Relocating water lines and sanitary service connections near Broadway-City Hall: Night Work and Water Shutdowns (click to view notice)

Traffic on W. Broadway is reduced to three lanes between Yukon and Alberta Street (2 eastbound and 1 westbound).
Work begins July 26 and continues through August
Most work will be completed between 7am and 5pm with occasional water shutoffs between 8pm and 5am (affected properties will be contacted and notified in advance)
Access will be maintained to residences, businesses and services.

Relocating water service connections near Broadway-City Hall: Night Work and Water Shutdown on July 17 (click to view notice)

Water to neighbouring businesses will be temporarily shut off for approximately one hour as early as 12:01 a.m. on July 17 while the water service connections are rerouted
BSPC is directly contacting the businesses we anticipate will be affected by the water shutdown.
Work will occur July 16-17 between the hours of 10pm and 5am with a one hour water shutoff
Broadway will be reduced to a single-lane of alternating traffic between Yukon and Alberta streets from midnight to 5 a.m. on July 17.
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses and services.

Geotechnical investigation on W. Broadway (near Broadway-City Hall Station) (click to view notice)

No traffic impacts are expected due to this work.
Work will occur as early as July 13 to July 17, 2021 between hours of 7am and 8pm.
A portion of sidewalk to the east side of the current Broadway-City Hall station will be temporarily unavailable during the work. Project personnel and signage will assist cyclists and pedestrians around the worksite.

Traffic patterns are changing around Broadway-City Hall Station as major construction begins; Night Work (click to view notice)

Traffic patterns will shift to a temporary three-lane configurations from Yukon to Alberta streets and from Main to Quebec streets while we build the traffic deck.
As early as July 12, drilling starts at night mid block on the south side of Broadway between Alberta and Yukon Streets.
December 2021: Target date for the completion of the traffic deck.
Time of work: Monday to Saturday between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Night work related to drilling structural supports: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. when required)

Relocating water lines and sanitary sewer connections near Broadway-City Hall: Night Work and Water Shutdown on July 14 (click to view notice)

BSPC has identified water lines and sanitary sewer connections to three businesses on the south side of W. Broadway east of Yukon Street that need to be relocated.
Work will occur July 13-14, 2021 at night between 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Water shut off on July 14 in effect from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. (affected businesses and residents will be contacted directly)
There will be potential noise from the hydrovac excavation process.

Traffic patterns are changing around Broadway-City Hall Station as major construction begins (click to view notice)

BSPC is working towards building a traffic deck between Cambie and Alberta streets
Traffic patterns shifted to a three-lane configuration between Alberta and Yukon on June 22 (2 eastbound and 1 westbound).
Hours of work occur Monday to Saturday between 7am-5pm with occasional night work between 7pm-5am
Access for all abilities will be maintained to residences, businesses, and services.
Sidewalks segments may be closed, and pedestrians detoured around work zones.

Water well investigations near future Arbutus, Broadway-City Hall, and Mt. Pleasant stations (click to view notice)

key locations will be visited to read the water levels and take samples to inform design and construction activities
Work at each test location will take about half a day starting as early as June 21 through July 2021 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Temporary lane shifts while work is being performed.
Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained.

Geotechnical investigations near the future Broadway-City Hall Station (W. Broadway between Yukon St. to Cambie St.) (click to view notice)

This work will take place during the day on W. Broadway between Yukon St. and Cambie St.
Timeframe includes mid-late June 2021 (for one or two days) between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Parking on W. Broadway, between Alberta St. and Ash St. will be restricted during the work.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
People travelling through or living in the area may experience short-duration noisy saw cutting and intermittent clunk sounds during the work.

Building foundation pre-locates on W. Broadway between Yukon and Alberta streets (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be in your neighbourhood conducting building foundation pre-locates in advance of building the traffic deck near the future Broadway City-Hall Station. This work involves measuring the location and depth of building foundations in preparation for construction. Hours of work are 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Friday beginning as early as June 15, 2021.
The work will occur on the south sidewalk of W. Broadway between Alberta and Yukon streets.
Noise from the hydrovac excavation process.
Eastbound curb lane on W. Broadway will be closed from Yukon St. to Alberta St.
Parking may be restricted.
Sidewalks may be narrowed near work zones – please watch for signs and flaggers.

Utilities investigation on W. Broadway between Alberta and Cambie Streets (click to view notice)

The utilities investigation between Alberta and Yukon Streets is complete; work from Yukon to Cambie streets is ongoing and may continue until the end of June. Hours of work are 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Friday, ongoing until the end of June (updated timing).
Work will generate noise, resulting from the hydrovac excavation process to remove the soil.
The curb lane on W. Broadway will be closed in the area where work is being performed.
Access for businesses and educational institutions will be maintained.
Click to view the original notice.

Demolition work continues at the future Broadway-City Hall station (click to view notice)

BSPC is continuing the removal of hazardous materials and interior elements at 456 W. Broadway; once this work is complete in mid-June, BSPC will proceed with the structural demolition of that building. Hours of work are 7 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Timing:
- Continuing through July 2021 (trucking and site clean up)
- As early as June 21 to July2021 (456 W. Broadway demolition)
Two lanes of traffic will be maintained eastbound on W. Broadway, with a portion of the eastbound HOV/curb lane on W. Broadway temporarily closed in front of the demolition site for the duration of the demolition work.
The sidewalk may be closed on W. Broadway in front of the demolition sites for the duration of the demolition work.
Access for residents, businesses and Broadway-City Hall will be maintained.

Utilities investigation on Cambie Street between W. 8th and W. 10th avenues – Night Work (click to view notice)

Southbound traffic on Cambie may be reduced to as little as a single lane in the area where work is being performed. Westbound curb lane on W. Broadway will be closed when work is being performed at the intersection with Cambie Street.
Work between W. 8th Avenue and W. Broadway will occur at night (7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday to Friday)
Work between W. Broadway and W. 10th Avenue will occur during the day (7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday)
Access for businesses and residences will be maintained.

CCTV surveys of sewers near the future Broadway-City Hall Station – Night Work (click to view notice)

Please note this work is currently on hold and an update will be provided once the work is rescheduled.
The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be in your neighbourhood to document the condition of the sanitary sewer and storm lines near the future Broadway-City Hall Station. Hours of work are 7 p.m.-5 a.m. starting as early as May 25, 2021 (updated timing)
To minimize traffic disruptions on W. Broadway and Cambie Street, work will occur after the evening rush hour and continue overnight.
Multiple traffic impacts and work areas (please view full notice).
Click to see May 4, 2021 notice.

Geotechnical investigation on Cambie St. (W. Broadway to 10th Ave.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained southbound on Cambie St. Work will take place on Cambie St., between W. Broadway and 10th Ave., with traffic diverted around the work. Hours of work are 7 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday beginning as early as May 24 – mid-June, 2021.
The sidewalk on the east side of Cambie St. (between W. Broadway and 10th Ave.) will be temporarily unavailable during the work.
Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained.

Geotechnical investigation on Cambie St. (8th Ave. to 10th Ave.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained southbound on Cambie St. The work will occur in the curb lane between W. Broadway. Hours of work are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting as early as the week of May 10. and lasting for 1-2 days during this period.
10th Ave., and traffic will be diverted around the work from 8th Ave. to 10th Ave.
Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained.
The sidewalk on the west side of Cambie St. (between W. Broadway and the laneway before 10th Ave.) will be temporarily unavailable during the work.

Demolition work continues at the future Broadway-City Hall station (click to view notice)

Demolition work has been completed at 400 W. Broadway. Crews are clearing the site and trucking out debris until May 28, 2021. Hours of work are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Demolition of 450 and 456 W. Broadway will occur late April to the end of May, 2021.
Two lanes of traffic will be maintained eastbound on W. Broadway, with a portion of the eastbound HOV/curb lane on W. Broadway temporarily closed in front of the demolition site for the duration of the work.
See April 1st, 2021 and December 2, 2020 notice.

Geotechnical work at Heather St. (W. Broadway to W. 10th Ave.) (click to view notice)

Hours of work are 7 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday, with work work starting as early as April 19 to April 24, 2021.
Heather St. will be closed to southbound vehicle traffic from W. Broadway to W. 10th. Access for cyclists will be maintained on Heather St.
Priority access for emergency response vehicles will be maintained.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Parking on both east and west sides of Heather St. from W. Broadway to W. 10th Ave. will be temporarily unavailable during the work.

Broadway-City Hall – Geotechnical work on (Yukon St. to Cambie St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway with work occurring in the middle two lanes on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (updated timing).
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
The sidewalk on the south side of W. Broadway may be temporarily unavailable during concurrent building demolition work.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Alberta St. to Ash St. during the work.
See April 7 notice.

Broadway-City Hall Tree Removal (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be removing a number of trees to allow for the safe construction of the future station, sewer line relocations, installation of traffic decking to allow people to travel through the corridor while station excavation work is underway and, eventually, station construction.
In the Broadway-City Hall station area, selected American elm, Japanese Cherry, English oak, Persian ironwood, black cottonwood, callery pear, and laurel trees will be removed. Healthy trees that do not impede construction activities will be protected and retained.
A portion of the sidewalk on the west side of Yukon St. (between West Broadway and 10^th) and on the north and south sides of West Broadway (between Alberta St. and Yukon St.) may be intermittently closed.
Sections of curb/parking lanes on the west side of Yukon St. (between West Broadway and 10^th Ave.) and on the north and south sides of West Broadway (between Alberta St. and Yukon St.) may be intermittently closed and parking may be temporarily unavailable.

Geotechnical investigation W. Broadway (Alberta St. to Willow St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway with work occurring in the middle two lanes, March 20-April 2, 2021 from 7a.m.-5p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Access will be maintained, including sidewalk access.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Alberta St. to Willow St.
Westbound Transit temporarily relocated: Stop 50922 – west of Yukon St., Stops 58501 and 58269 – west of Cambie St., Stop 50925 – west of Ash St.
Eastbound Transit temporarily relocated: Stops 50875 and 52100 – east of Cambie St., Stops 50873 and 52099 – east of Willow St.

Geotechnical investigation on Heather Street (click to view notice)

Heather St. will be closed to vehicle traffic from 8th Ave. to W. Broadway and closed to southbound vehicle traffic from W. Broadway to 10th Ave., March 9-13, 2021, Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Access for cyclists will be maintained on Heather St.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Parking on both east and west sides of Heather St. from 8th Ave. to 10th Ave. will be temporarily unavailable during the work.

Geotechnical investigation update – Main Street at Broadway (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained southbound on Main St., with the curb lane closed from 8th Ave to 10th Ave., March 1-6, 2021 from 7a.m.-5p.m.
Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained, as well as sidewalk access. Road parking along the west side of Main St. (8th Ave. to 10th Ave.) will be limited temporarily while work is being completed.

Broadway-City Hall Station Block

Work began the week of December 7, 2020 and will take place over several months.
Phase One: removal of hazardous materials at 400, 450, and 456 West Broadway. Work occurs weekdays from 7 am to 3 pm for approximately 10 weeks, with minimal noise and impact to traffic expected.
Phase Two: removal of electrical and HVAC systems and demolition of interior walls.
Phase Three: full demolition of these buildings.

Broadway-City Hall Advance Utility Relocation

Weekend work is taking place on Saturdays (November 28-December 19, 2020) as well as Sunday January 17, 2021 at Cambie and West 10th Avenue. BC Hydro will be carrying out underground duct work at this location requiring temporary lane closures.
Two way traffic will be maintained along Cambie, with two lanes closed south bound along Cambie Street between Broadway and West 11th Avenue, where sidewalk access will also be restricted. 10th Avenue west of Cambie Street will also be closed, with access to parkades and driveways maintained for local traffic only via Ash Street.

February 20, 2020 – Advance Utility Relocation

Crews are currently working on Ash Street between W. 8^th Avenue and W. Broadway. Temporary lane closures and detours are in effect in this area. On the weekend of February 22 and 23, it is anticipated that crews will be crossing W. Broadway on Ash Street, resulting in temporary lane closures on Broadway. Work will be undertaken in stages to maintain two-way traffic flow and movement of buses. The City of Vancouver has granted a noise by-law exemption permit for this work on Sunday, February 23, from 7:00AM to 8:00 PM. Please note the timing of this work is subject to change; refer to on-site signage and traffic control personnel.

February 10, 2020 – Advance Utility Relocation

Crews are currently working on the south side of W. 8th Avenue, between Cambie Street and Ash Street. In order to minimize disruption to commercial and residential building access, temporary night work will be undertaken to cross the parkade and loading bay driveways. Night work is anticipated to take place from February 11 to February 14, between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM under a City of Vancouver noise by-law exemption permit. (For more information, please refer to the notice dated December 30, 2019).

January 21, 2020 – Advance Utility Relocation

Temporary night work will be undertaken on W. 8^th Avenue between Cambie Street and Ash Street, in order to minimize disruption to commercial and residential building access. Currently, crews are working in the intersection of Cambie Street and W. 8th Avenue. Once work in the intersection is complete (anticipated during the week of January 27), crews will begin moving west on the south side of W. 8th Avenue, towards Ash Street. (For more information, please refer to the notice dated December 30, 2019).

January 21, 2020 – Advance Utility Relocation

During the weekends of January 24/25 and February 1/2, it is anticipated that crews will be crossing W. Broadway at Ash Street, resulting in temporary lane closures on Broadway. Work will be undertaken in stages to maintain traffic flow, and is anticipated to take place on the south side of Broadway (eastbound lanes) on January 24 and 25, and on the north side of Broadway (westbound lanes) on February 1 and 2. Please note the timing of this work is subject to change.

December 10, 2019 – Advance Utility Relocation

In December 2019, work is continuing along W. 10th Avenue between Cambie Street and Ash Street , and on Ash St. between 10th Avenue and W. Broadway. Business and residential access will be maintained, and temporary closures and detours will be in effect. Please refer to temporary directional signage and traffic control personnel for information about detours while this work is underway.

December 2, 2019 – Advance Utility Relocation

Beginning December 2, 2019, crews will be working on W. 10th Ave., west of Cambie Street and moving west towards Ash Street over the following weeks. Access for cyclists and pedestrians will be maintained, as well as residential and business access. While this work is underway, W. 10th Avenue between Cambie Street and Ash Street will be open to local vehicle traffic only.

Oak VGH Station

Update – Utility relocations at Oak St. and W. Broadway begin Nov. 22 and temporary vehicle access restriction to Oak St. Nov. 29 – Night Work- November 19, 2021 (Click to view notice)

The notice from November 12, 2021 included this work and we now have updated details to share.
Starting November 22, 2021, work at the intersection of Oak St. and W. Broadway, is being done overnight to minimize impacts to businesses, residents, and traffic.
A temporary restriction for vehicle access to Oak St. north of W. Broadway for about two weeks at night, beginning on Nov. 29.
This work will result in elevated noise at night.

Night work on Laurel St and West Broadway begins Oct 11-12 (Click to view notice)

The notification dated August 4, 2021, has been updated with current area of work and scheduling details.
During these modifications, traffic lights will not be operational, and traffic will be managed by Traffic Control Personnel.
Four lanes of traffic will be maintained on Broadway – two westbound and two eastbound.

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

Utility relocation between Laurel and Oak streets on West Broadway: Night work and overnight temporary water shutoff on August 19 (click to view notice)

August 19: Reconnection of new water line requires water shut off between 12:00 a.m – 5:00 a.m
Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on Broadway
Impacted stakeholders will be contacted in advance of work being performed
Businesses and residents may experience noise

Utility relocation between Laurel and Oak streets on West Broadway: Night work (click to view notice)

Night Work: August 15 to early September: installation of new water line on south side of W. Broadway (8pm-6am)
Mid September: reconnection requires water shutoff over night between 1:30 a.m – 5:00 a.m
One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at night
Impacted stakeholders will be contacted in advance of any water shuttoff
Businesses and residents may experience elevated noise during the work

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

Laurel Street access off Broadway is closed as early as August 4 (click to view notice)

Closure begins as early as August 4, 2021 and continues until 2025. The work area for construction of the future Oak-VGH station entrance requires closure of portions of Laurel Street from Broadway to the laneways towards 8th Avenue on the north and towards 10th Avenue on the south.
Single lane alternating traffic will be maintained for emergency vehicles only on Laurel Street between Broadway and the laneways towards 8th Avenue on the north and towards 10th Avenue on the south.
Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on Broadway.
On-street parking on Laurel Street between the laneway south of W. 8th Avenue and north of W. 10th Avenue has been removed.
The Mobi Bike Rack adjacent to 898 W. Broadway will be relocated south along 1635 Laurel Street.

Utility relocation between Laurel and Oak streets, Night work and overnight water shut off(Click to view notice)

Reconnection requires water shut off August 6, 1:30 am – 5:00 a.m.
Impacted stakeholders will be contacted in advance of work being performed.
Businesses and residents may experience noise.
Night work : 1:30 – 5:00 a.m. as early as August 5 associated with installation and reconnection of utility lines.

Utility Relocation along Oak Street and West Broadway – July 23, 2021 (Click to view notice)

Median removal and utility relocation activities to follow, with a target completion date in August 2021
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Utility relocation may include occasional night work: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
On-street parking between Laurel Street and Oak Street will be removed in the week of July 26, 2021
Sidewalks and access to health services, businesses and residences will be maintained

Geophysical survey investigations at the future Oak-VGH station (W. Broadway and Heather St.) – Night Work (click to view notice)

Due to the noise sensitivity of the equipment, this work will be carried out at night, when there is less traffic and movement through the area.
People nearby can expect to hear thump or clunk sounds intermittently for about six hours between 10 pm and 6 am. The noise levels from this work will be monitored to ensure it is within allowable City limits. Work to begin as early as June 15, 2021 (for 2 to 3 nights) (updated timing).
For most of the work, a minimum of two lanes in each direction will be maintained on W. Broadway (between Ash St. and Willow St.)
One lane each way will be maintained on Heather St. during the work on that street.
Heather St. will be unavailable to through traffic during the work on W. Broadway.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Click to see June 7, 2021 notice

Utility Relocation along Oak Street and West Broadway (click to view notice)

Starting as early as the week of June 14^th crews will be working during the day, performing utility investigations, continuing until August 2021
Hours of work include Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Utility relocation may include occasional night work: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m
Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on Broadway
Noise from the hydro-vac excavation process
Multiple impacts, please see full notice

Geophysical survey investigations at the future Oak-VGH station (W. Broadway and Heather St.) (click to view notice)

Work will be performed overnight as early as May 11, lasting 2-3 nights. Hours of work are 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Monday-Saturday.
Noise similar to thump or clunk sounds intermittently during the work.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on W. Broadway and one lane in each direction will be maintained on Heather St.
Multiple vehicle and pedestrian traffic and parking impacts (please view full notice).
Click to view April 21 notice.

West Broadway tree removal between Oak St. and Laurel St. (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be removing a number of trees to allow for the safe construction of the future station, sewer line relocations, and installation of traffic decking to allow people to travel through the corridor while station excavation work is underway.
In the Oak-VGH station area, selected red maple, ginko, and Persian ironwood trees will be removed. Healthy trees that do not impede construction activities will be protected and retained.
A portion of the sidewalk on the north and south side of West Broadway (between Laurel St. and Oak St.) may be intermittently closed.
Sections of the curb/parking lanes on West Broadway (between Laurel St. and Oak St.) may be intermittently closed and parking may be temporarily unavailable on the north and south side of West Broadway and in the median area.

Geotechnical work on W. Broadway (Oak St. to Heather St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway with work occurring in the middle two lanes April 15-20, 2021 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Access will be maintained, including sidewalk access.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Heather St. to Oak St.
Eastbound transit temporarily relocated: Stop 50872, Stop 50873 and Stop 52099.

Geotechnical investigation W. Broadway (Oak St. to Alder St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway with work occurring in the middle two lanes, March 22-30, 2021 from 7a.m.-5p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Access will be maintained, including sidewalk access.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Oak St. to Alder St.
Westbound Transit temporarily relocated: Stop 50464.

Geotechnical investigation W. Broadway (Alberta St. to Willow St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway with work occurring in the middle two lanes, March 20-April 2, 2021 from 7a.m.-5p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Access will be maintained, including sidewalk access.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Alberta St. to Willow St.
Westbound Transit temporarily relocated: Stop 50922 – west of Yukon St., Stops 58501 and 58269 – west of Cambie St., Stop 50925 – west of Ash St.
Eastbound Transit temporarily relocated: Stops 50875 and 52100 – east of Cambie St., Stops 50873 and 52099 – east of Willow St.

Geotechnical investigation update – Oak to Laurel (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained eastbound on W. Broadway, with the HOV/curb lane closed from Oak St. to Laurel St., March 1-6, 2021 from 7a.m.-5p.m.
Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained, as well as sidewalk access. Parking on W. Broadway between Oak St. and Laurel St. will be unavailable while work is being completed.

Oak-VGH Station Block (click to view notice)

Work began the week of December 14, 2020 and will take place over several months.
Phase One: removal of hazardous materials at 906, 916, and 922 West Broadway. Work occurs weekdays from 7 am to 3 pm for approximately 8 weeks, with minimal noise and impact to traffic expected.
Phase Two: removal of electrical and HVAC systems and demolition of interior walls.
Phase Three: full demolition of these buildings.

South Granville Station

Night work for geotechnical investigations at South Granville happens on Oct 27 (Click to view notice)

The notice from August 6, 2021 included this work and we now have specific times for night work traffic changes.
On October 27, there will be night-time geotechnical investigations at South Granville.
Residents and businesses in the area may experience elevated percussive noises from the seismic measuring equipment.

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: Geotechnical investigations near the future South Granville Station (W. Broadway between Granville St. to Hemlock St.) – Night Work (click to view notice)

Geotechnical investigations collect data that will inform planning and safety measures for future construction activities
Work will occur August 12, 2021 (for one or two nights) between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday to Saturday
Parking on the north side of W. Broadway, between Granville St. and east of Hemlock St., will be restricted during the work.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
People travelling through or living in the area may experience intermittent clunk sounds during the work.
see June 30, 2021 update, April 26, 2021 update and June 18, 2021 notice

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)

Drilling structural supports (south side): Late September and all through October 2021.
Excavation and traffic deck assembly (south side): November and December 2021.
Traffic pattern change (traffic shifts to south side): Overnight in January 2022.
Drilling structural supports (north side): January 2022.
Excavation and traffic deck assembly (north side side): February and March 2022

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

Trenching and utility tie-ins – Hemlock St. between W. Broadway and Southern laneway
Hours of work: Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 8 pm, Occasional Sunday work, 9 am to 5 pm
One lane of traffic will be maintained on Hemlock St. in each direction (W. Broadway to 10^th Ave.)
Access for businesses and residences will be maintained.

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

Line painting July 12-13 between 8pm-10pm on W. Broadway from Fir St. to Hemlock St.
In preparation for building the traffic deck and major construction, some utilities need to be relocated
Hours of work include Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 8 pm and Occasional Sunday work, 9 am to 5 pm
Parking on both sides of W. Broadway will be unavailable from Hemlock St. to Fir St.
Expect noise from the excavation process during utility works.
Access for businesses and residences will be maintained.

CCTV surveys of sewers near the future South Granville Station (click to view notice)

As early as June 21, 2021, work will occur 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays
There will be temporary lane closures lasting up to 60 minutes per access point (refer to map in notice)
There will be temporary turning restrictions at select intersections – please watch for signage and flaggers.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Access to bus stops will be maintained.
Street parking will be temporarily restricted during the CCTV investigations.

Geophysical survey investigations near the future South Granville Station (W. Broadway, Granville St. to Hemlock St.) – Night Work (click to view notice)

Work will be performed overnight as early as late June, lasting 1-2 nights. Hours of work are 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Monday-Saturday.
Noise similar to thump or clunk sounds intermittently during the work.
Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on W. Broadway.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Bus stops near the work area may be relocated.

Utility Work in Preparation for Construction of the Future South Granville Station (click t0 view notice)

Investigation work between Hemlock St. and W. Broadway in the Southern laneway: as early as June 9 (for 1-3 days). Other work, as early as mid-late July, lasting approximately four weeks
Hours of work include: Weekdays, 7 am to 8 pm, Saturdays, 7 am to 8 pm, and Sundays, 10 am to 5 pm
Expect noise from the hydro-vac excavation process during utility works.
Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on Broadway during all work stages.
Sidewalk access for businesses and residences will be maintained.

Demolition at the future South Granville Station (W. Broadway between Hemlock St. and Granville St.) (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will begin the structural demolition of the 1409, 1421, 1431, 1441, and 1451 W. The first buildings to be demolished will be 1441 and 1451 W. Broadway. Hours of work are 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, starting as early as May 17 -mid-summer, 2021.
Whenever possible, noisiest work will be performed 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Two lanes of traffic will be maintained westbound on W. Broadway.
Parking on the westbound / north side of W. Broadway (between Granville St. and Hemlock St.) will be unavailable
Pedestrian access on the north side of W. Broadway will be maintained, except during intermittent closures that may be required to ensure safety during the demolition of street-facing walls.

West Broadway between Hemlock and Granville tree removal (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be removing a number of trees to allow for the safe construction of the future station, sewer line relocations, and installation of traffic decking to allow people to travel through the corridor while station excavation work is underway.
In the South Granville station area, selected red maple trees will be removed. Healthy trees that do not impede construction activities will be protected and retained.
A portion of the sidewalk on the south side of West Broadway (between Hemlock St. and Granville St.) may be intermittently closed.
Sections of the curb/parking lanes on south side of West Broadway (between Hemlock St. and Granville St.) may be intermittently closed and parking may be temporarily unavailable.

Geotechnical investigation at the future South Granville Station (W. Broadway and Hemlock St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway and One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on Hemlock St. Hours of work are Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., May 14 – 31, 2021 (updated timing).
Access to roads, sidewalks, properties, and businesses will be maintained.
Left-hand turns onto W. Broadway from Hemlock St. (east and west) may be prohibited during the work on Hemlock St.
Multiple parking restrictions (please view full notice)
The bus lane will not be in effect eastbound or westbound between Pine St. and Maple St. for the duration of the work.
Westbound Transit temporarily relocated: Stop 50466
Click to see April 30, 2021 notice.

Geotechnical work on W. Broadway (Pine St. to Maple St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway, Hours of work are Monday-Saturday, 7a.m.-5p.m., March 19-May 3, 2021. (revised timing)
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Pine St. to Maple St. during the work.
The bus lane will not be in effect eastbound or westbound between Pine St. and Maple St. for the duration of the work.
See April 14 and March 31, 2021 notice.

Geotechnical work on W. Broadway (Pine St. to Maple St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway, Hours of work are Monday-Saturday, 7a.m.-5p.m., March 19-May 3, 2021. (revised timing)
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Pine St. to Maple St. during the work.
The bus lane will not be in effect eastbound or westbound between Pine St. and Maple St. for the duration of the work.
See April 14 and March 31, 2021 notice.
Dates and locations were updated from the original notice.

Geotechnical work on W. Broadway (Alder St. to Birch St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway with work occurring in the middle two lanes April 23-30, 2021, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Saturday (revised timing).
Access will be maintained, including sidewalk access.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Alder St. to Birch St.
The bus lane will not be in effect eastbound or westbound between Alder St. and Birch St. for the duration of the work.
See April 8 notice.

Geotechnical work on W. Broadway (Birch St. to Granville St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway, Hours of Work are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., March 30 – April 10, 2021 (updated timing)
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Street parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Birch St. to Granville St. during the work.
The bus lane will not be in effect eastbound or westbound between Birch St. and Granville St. for the duration of the work.
See March 26, 2021 notice.

February 24, 2020 – Advance Utility Relocation

Crews are currently working northbound on Hemlock Street between 10^th Avenue and 8^th Avenue. On the weekend of Saturday, February 29 and Sunday March 1, crews are anticipated to be crossing W. Broadway at Hemlock St. This work will be undertaken in stages to maintain two-way traffic flow on Broadway. The City of Vancouver has granted a noise by-law exemption permit for this work on Sunday, March 1 from 7:00AM to 5:00PM. Please note the timing of this work is subject to change; refer to on-site signage and traffic control personnel.

February 10, 2020 – Advance Utility Relocation

Utility relocation work is continuing in the South Granville area, and crews are currently working on West 10^th Avenue between Granville Street and Hemlock Street. Crews are anticipated to continue northbound on Hemlock Street during the week of February 17, and working across West Broadway over the weekend of February 22/23 (please note timing is subject to change). This early work is required to facilitate the construction of a new PCI Developments building at the corner of South Granville and Broadway, which will incorporate the new South Granville subway station. For more information about PCI’s development, please visit www.pci-group.com.

January 13, 2020 – Advance Utility Relocation

Beginning the week of January 13 through March 2020, utility relocation work will be taking place in the South Granville area. This early work is required to facilitate the construction of a new PCI Developments building at the corner of South Granville and Broadway, which will incorporate the new South Granville subway station. Work will begin on West 10^th Avenue to the east of Granville Street, and move north on Hemlock Street and then west on W 8^th Avenue. The Broadway Subway Project and PCI Developments are coordinating these works to minimize disruption. For more information about PCI’s development, please visit www.pci-group.com.

Arbutus Station

Vehicle access to the north side Maple Street from W. Broadway will be temporarily restricted on Tuesday October 19 – includes Night Work (Click to view notice)

Update: The notification dated Oct. 1, 2021 has been updated with current work schedules, traffic details, and impacts.
People travelling in the area may experience traffic congestion.
Please plan extra travel time, watch for wayfinding information, and obey traffic control personnel and all signs.

Vehicle access to the north side of Maple Street from W. Broadway will be temporarily restricted on Wednesday Oct 6 (Click to view notice)

To support utility relocation, the north side of Maple St. at W. Broadway will be closed to vehicle traffic for up to five days, beginning on Oct. 6
Temporary closures on Maple St. between the laneway towards W. 8^th Ave. and W. Broadway may also be required.
Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.

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.

Utility Work in Preparation for Construction of the Future Arbutus Station – Some Night Work (click to view notice)

BSPC is relocating utilities and fire hydrants between Maple St. and Arbutus St ahead of major construction
Utility works: As early as August 30, for three to four weeks
Hydrant relocation: As early as mid-September for about one week each
One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on side streets.
Expect noise from the excavation process during utility works.
Access for businesses and residences will be maintained.

Building the Arbutus Greenway detour near the future Arbutus Station begins soon – Night Work (click to view notice)

A portion of the Arbutus Greenway will be detoured to ensure the safety of the pedestrians and cyclists during construction of the Arbutus Station
Building the detour: As early as August 20, 2021
Detour will be in effect as early as August 25, 2021 until fall 2025
Detour A: 7th Ave., Yew St., and 10th Ave.
Detour B: Cypress St. and 10th Ave.

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: Geophysical investigations at the future Arbutus Station (W. Broadway and Arbutus St.) – Night Work (click to view notice)

The work will collect seismic data to confirm the consistency of the ground, which will inform the planning of future tunneling work and station construction
Work starts as early as June 30, for 1 night, followed by July 5, 6, and 7 for remaining Burrard St. and Cypress St. areas between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday to Saturday
Work will be conducted at night and people travelling through or living in the area may experience thump or clunk sounds intermittently during the work.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.

Confirming utility locations near the future Arbutus Station (click to view notice)

Work involves cutting into the road and using a hydro vac truck to expose utilities for investigation – Hydro vac and pavement cutting work is expected to be noisy.
Work will be performed as early as July 5, 2021 (for one to two weeks), Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Maple St. will be closed to vehicle traffic from W. Broadway towards the laneway before 8th Ave. for one day.
Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on Broadway
Parking on W. Broadway from Arbutus St. to Maple St. will be unavailable.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.

CCTV surveys of sewers near the future Arbutus Station (click to view notice)

Documentation of the condition of sanitary sewer and storm lines near the future Arbutus Station will be collected with closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras
The work will occur as early as June 21, 2021 on a weekday between 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be temporary lane closures and turning restriction lasting up to 60 minutes at each location.
Access for businesses, residences, bus stops, and Arbutus Greenway will be maintained.

Water well investigations near future Arbutus, Broadway-City Hall, and Mt. Pleasant stations (click to view notice)

key locations will be visited to read the water levels and take samples to inform design and construction activities
Work at each test location will take about half a day starting as early as June 21 through July 2021 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Temporary lane shifts while work is being performed.
Access to roads, properties, and businesses will be maintained.

Geophysical survey investigations at the future Arbutus Station (W. Broadway and Arbutus St.) – Night Work (click to view notice)

Work will be performed overnight as early as June 21, lasting 3-4 nights. Hours of work are 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Monday-Saturday (updated timing)
Noise similar to thump or clunk sounds intermittently during the work.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on W. Broadway and one lane in each direction will be maintained on Arbutus St.
There may be some temporary sidewalk closures.
Click to view April 30 notice.

Geotechnical investigations near the future Arbutus Station (click to view notice)

Westbound W. Broadway traffic is unaffected. The eastbound left turn lane on Broadway (onto Arbutus St.) will not be available during work on W. Broadway. Westbound W. Broadway traffic is unaffected. Hours of work are 7 a.m.-5p.m., Monday to Saturday, beginning as early as May 10, 2021-mid June (updated timing).
Road and sidewalk access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
Street parking on the south side of W. Broadway between Arbutus St. and Yew St. will be unavailable.
Street parking on Arbutus St. between W. Broadway and 10th Ave. will be unavailable.
Click to see May 7, 2021 notice.

Geotechnical investigation on W. Broadway (Burrard St. to Cypress St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway. Hours of work are Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., starting as early as May 15 – the end of May, 2021.
Access to roads, properties, sidewalks, and businesses will be maintained.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Pine St. to Maple St. during the work.

West Broadway between Cypress and Arbutus tree removal (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be removing a number of trees to allow for the safe installation of traffic decking to allow people to travel through the corridor while station excavation work is underway and, eventually, station construction
In the Arbutus station area, selected linden, maple, Japanese cherry, and Japanese snowbell trees will be removed. Healthy trees that do not impede construction activities will be protected and retained.
Sections of the curb/parking lanes on north and south side of West Broadway (between Cypress St. and Arbutus St.) may be intermittently closed and parking may be temporarily unavailable.
Sections of the curb/parking lane on the east side of Arbutus (between 10th Ave. and 8th Ave.) may be intermittently closed and parking may be temporarily unavailable.
A portion of the sidewalk on the north and south side of West Broadway (between Cypress St. and Arbutus St.) may be intermittently closed.
A portion of the sidewalk on the east side of Arbutus (between 10th Ave. and 8th Ave.) may be intermittently closed.

Confirming utility locations near the future Arbutus Station (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) will be in your neighbourhood to confirm the location of utilities ahead of construction.
Noisy work involves cutting into the road and using a hydrovac machine to expose utilities.
One lane in each direction will be maintained on Arbutus St.
When work is occurring on the southwest corner, right turns onto Arbutus from W. Broadway (heading eastbound) will be unavailable.
Parking on both sides of Arbutus (from 8th Ave. to 10th Ave.) will be unavailable.
The north crosswalk across Arbutus will be closed during the northwest portion of the work and the south crosswalk across Arbutus will be closed during the southwest portion of the work.

Geophysical survey investigations near the future Arbutus Station (W. Broadway, Cypress St., and Burrard St.) – Night Work (click to view notice)

Work will be performed overnight as early as mid-May 12, lasting 4-5 nights. Hours of work are 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Monday-Saturday.
Noise similar to thump or clunk sounds intermittently during the work.
Two lanes in each direction will be maintained on W. Broadway and a minimum of one lane in each direction will be maintained on Burrard St.
There will be intermittent lane impacts to Cypress St.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Bus stops near the work area may be relocated.

Site preparation continues at the future Arbutus Station (click to view notice)

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) has now completed the demolition and hauling of the demolition debris at 2097 W. Broadway.
BSPC will remain in your neighbourhood continuing to prepare the site for future station construction. Site preparation will include soil removal and levelling of the ground. This work will be carried out within BSCP’s fenced areas.
Traffic safety measures to minimize impacts will include a designated truck route and flaggers, as required.
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Click to see March 12, March 9, and February 19, 2021 notices.

Geotechnical work on W. Broadway (Pine St. to Maple St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway, Hours of work are Monday-Saturday, 7a.m.-5p.m., March 19-May 3, 2021. (revised timing)
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Pine St. to Maple St. during the work.
The bus lane will not be in effect eastbound or westbound between Pine St. and Maple St. for the duration of the work.
See April 14 and March 31, 2021 notice.

Geotechnical work on W. Broadway (Pine St. to Maple St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on W. Broadway, Hours of work are Monday-Saturday, 7a.m.-5p.m., March 19-May 3, 2021. (revised timing)
Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.
Parking along W. Broadway will be temporarily unavailable from Pine St. to Maple St. during the work.
The bus lane will not be in effect eastbound or westbound between Pine St. and Maple St. for the duration of the work.
See April 14 and March 31, 2021 notice.
Dates and locations were updated from the original notice.

Arbutus advance utility relocation (click to view notice)

Beginning April 21, 2021 until May 14, 2021, BC Hydro will be in the Arbutus and Broadway neighborhood between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. to complete utility works to prepare for the construction of the Broadway Subway Project (updated timing).
The works will take place underground within the existing utility vault at the intersection of West 8th avenue and Arbutus street.
Traffic control personnel will be on site to ensure safety for the workers and pedestrians; please follow signs and directions of traffic control personnel.
All traffic lanes will remain open.
Access to the sidewalks on the south east and north east corners of the intersection of West 8th and Arbutus street will be closed.

Geotechnical work on W. Broadway (Arbutus St. to Yew St.) (click to view notice)

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained eastbound on W. Broadway with work occurring in the middle lanes. Hours of work are Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.- 5 p.m., April 19 to April 24, 2021.
Sidewalk access will be maintained.
Street parking on the south side of W. Broadway between Arbutus St. and Yew St. will be unavailable during the work.
The eastbound, left turn lane on Broadway (onto Arbutus St.) will continue to be available.

Geotechnical work on Cypress St. (South of W. Broadway) (click to view notice)

Work will occur in the curb/parking lane of Cypress St. Hours of work are Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.- 5 p.m., April 16 to April 23, 2021.
Cypress St. will be closed to southbound traffic from W. Broadway up to the laneway (located between W. Broadway and W. 10^th) during the work.
Two lanes for cyclists (one in each direction) will be maintained.
Sidewalk access will be maintained.
Vehicle access to properties and businesses from Cypress St. will be unavailable during the work. Residents and businesses are advised to use the alternate access via the laneway (between W. Broadway and W. 10^th). Properties affected: 2531-2517 Cypress St. and 1900 to 1920 W. Broadway.

Arbutus Station Block (click to view notice)

Work began February 1, 2021 and will take place over 2 months. *note updated start date
Phase One: removal of hazardous materials at 2097 West Broadway. Work occurs weekdays from 7 am to 3 pm for approximately 4 weeks, with minimal noise and impact to traffic expected.
Phase Two: removal of electrical and HVAC systems and demolition of interior walls.
Phase Three: full demolition.

Maple Street between W 8th and W 10th Avenues (click to view notice)

Underground utility surveying began the week of December 14, 2020 and occurred over 3 weekdays from 7am to 3pm.
Hydro vacuuming equipment was required and work was expected to be noisy.
Closed – Maple Street between West Broadway and the lane south of West 8th Avenue.
Closed – Maple Street between West Broadway and the lane north of West 10th Avenue.
Sidewalks and bus routes were not be affected.

Arbutus Greenway advance utility relocation

BC Hydro utility work is taking place on the overhead wires along Arbutus Greenway between 6th and 10th Avenue until November 30, 2020 during weekdays and weekends. You can expect a closure between 8th and 10th Avenue, where detoured traffic will be routed along 10th Avenue to Maple St. and along 8th Avenue. Two way traffic will be maintained along the detour for cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles. The Arbutus Greenway has a closure occur between 6th and 7th Avenue along the Greenway in the southbound lane. Greenway traffic will be reduced to one-way northbound traffic only between Maple and Cypress, with two way traffic along Cypress and 7th Avenue.

Arbutus and W 7th Ave

As part of BC Hydro’s utility relocation work, there will be repairs to sidewalks and roadways from Friday, November 13 through Tuesday November 17, 2020. Access to Arbutus St, West 7th Avenue, and West 8th Avenue will be restricted to local traffic only with traffic control personnel and construction signs in place to direct sidewalk users and vehicle traffic through the area. Please use caution and follow signs and directions of traffic control personnel.

May 26, 2020 – Advance Utility Relocation

BC Hydro work is continuing on Arbutus between W. 7^th Avenue and W. 10^th Avenue, and is anticipated to be crossing W. Broadway on the weekend of May 30 (continuing on the weekend of June 6, if required). Two-way traffic will be maintained, with temporary lane closures in effect. Work on Arbutus Street at 8^th Avenue is anticipated in June, as well as some work adjacent to the Arbutus Greenway near 7^th Avenue and 10^th Avenue.

May 4, 2020 – Advance Utility Relocation

During the weeks of May 11 and May 18, 2020, BC Hydro will begin work on W. 7^th Ave. between the Arbutus Greenway and Arbutus Street, and continue on Arbutus Street between W. 7^th Ave. and W. Broadway. Please note the timing of work and associated impacts are subject to change; road and sidewalk users are asked to follow the direction of on-site signage and traffic control personnel regarding traffic pattern changes. See April 20, 2020 notice for more information.

General

Starting September 16, 2019 – Trolley Wire Relocation Project

Work will begin on new bus stop pads along West 12th at:

South side of 2000-block, just east of Arbutus Greenway
North side of 1900-block, just west of intersection with Cypress Street
South side of 1800-block, just east of intersection with Cypress Street
North side of 1700-block, just west of intersection with Pine Street
South side of 1600-block, just east of intersection with Pine Street
South side of 700-block, just west of intersection with Heather Street

July 20 or July 27, 2019 – Trolley Wire Relocation Project

Expect to see crews on 12^th Avenue between Arbutus Street and Granville Street, on 12^th Avenue between Oak Street and Cambie Street, on Macdonald Street between 4th Avenue and Broadway, on 4^th Avenue each side of Macdonald, and at the following intersections: 12^th/Cambie, 12^th/Fir, 12^th/Burrard, 12^th/Cypress, 12^th Maple, 12^th/Arbutus, 12^th/Oak and 12^th/Willow.

May 25, 2019 – Trolley Wire Relocation Project

Expect to see crews on W. 12th Avenue and Cambie Street installing foundations, poles and electrical conduits. Weekend work is currently planned for Saturday, May 25th at W. 12th Avenue/Laurel in order to minimize any potential impact to emergency service vehicles accessing VGH.

To date, approximately 140 trolley bases and 81 poles have been installed.

May 1, 2019 – Trolley Wire Relocation Project

Crews are continuing to work at the intersections of W 12^th Avenue/Laurel, W 12^th Avenue/Ash, W.12th Avenue/Granville, and aim to start up at W 12^th Avenue/Cambie by mid-May. In addition to these intersections, crews will be working at localized sites on W 12^th from Arbutus to Granville installing conduits, adjusting traffic signals, and trimming trees. Some weekend work will be undertaken in order to minimize any potential impact to Emergency Service Vehicles that frequently use W.12th in this vicinity.

Past Notices

Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Stations

Update: Utility relocations along East 1st Avenue and Carolina Street start November 29, November 15, 2021

Update -Great Northern Way, Sanitary sewer relocation - August 23, 2021

Construction Update: The Future Great Northern Way – Emily Carr Station - August 4, 2021

Great Northern Way- Utility relocations along East 1st Avenue and Carolina Street- July 26, 2021

Excavation starting at Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station - July 2, 2021

Geotechnical investigations on Earl Finning Way in the Great Northern Way Area - June 4, 2021

Central Valley Greenway detour in effect May 17, 2021

Central Valley Greenway Detour begins near the future Great Nothern Way–Emily Carr Station - April 30, 2021

Utilities investigation is happening near the future Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station - April 23, 2021

Geophysical survey work at the future Great Northern Way – Emily Carr Station - April 13, 2021

Great Northern Way Tree Removal - April 6, 2021

Site preparation work begins near the future Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station - April 1, 2021

Geotechnical investigation and utility confirmation work at Thornton St. and GNW - March 19, 2021

901 Great Northern Way - March 16, 2021

Great Northern Way pre-location of utilities - February 17, 2021

Great Northern Way Building Demolition - February 9, 2021

Baseline noise measurements – Phase 1 - January 27, 2021

525 Great Northern Way fence installation - January 15, 2021

Earl Finning Way - December 23, 2020

525 Great Northern Way - November 5, 2020

Geotechnical Investigations - October 18-28, 2019

Archaeology Work Near Great Northern Way - Week of September 9, 2019

Mount Pleasant Station

Update: Nightwork to relocate water line connections in Mount Pleasant continues November 3- November 1, 2021

Quebec Street tree removal - October 25, 2021

Nightwork to relocate water line connections in Mount Pleasant continues October 12-16- October 8, 2021

Update: Relocating water line in Mt Pleasant: Night Work & Water Shutdown - September 8, 2021

Mount Pleasant - Traffic deck excavation- September 7, 2021

Relocating water line in Mt Pleasant: Night Work & Water Shutdown- September 3, 2021

Relocating water lines and sanitary sewer connections in Mount Pleasant: Night Work and Water Shutdown - August 18, 2021

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant complete - August 12, 2021

E. Broadway to be widened in Mount Pleasant. Notification of Night Work - August 6, 2021

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues August 5 -13 - August 5, 2021

Construction Update: The Future Mount Pleasant Station - August 4, 2021

Mt Pleasant- Traffic Deck Excavation, July 30, 2021

Update - E. Broadway to be widened in Mount Pleasant. Notification of Night Work- July 28, 2021

Update- Mt Pleasant Water line and sanitary sewer relocation- July 27, 2021

Mt Pleasant E. Broadway to be widened, Night Work- July 23, 2021

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of July 19-August 2 - July 16, 2021

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of July 12-18 - July 9, 2021

Relocating water and sanitary service connections in Mount Pleasant: Night Work and Water Shutdown on July 15 - July 9, 2021

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of July 5-13 - July 2, 2021

Traffic patterns are changing in Mount Pleasant as major construction continues - June 25, 2021

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of June 28-July 4: Overnight Water Shutoff and Street Paving Planned - June 25, 2021

UPDATE: Geophysical survey investigations at the future Mount Pleasant Station (Quebec St. at E. Broadway) – Night Work - June 21, 2021

UPDATE: Geophysical survey investigations at the future Mount Pleasant Station (E. Broadway and Kingsway) – Night Work - June 21, 2021

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of June 21-27 and planning underway for overnight water shutdown - June 18, 2021

Water well investigations near future Arbutus, Broadway-City Hall, and Mt. Pleasant stations - June 18, 2021

Geophysical survey investigations near the future Mount Pleasant Station (W. Broadway and Quebec St.) – Night Work - June 16, 2021

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of June 14-20 - June 11, 2021

Sewer relocation in Mount Pleasant continues the week of June 7-13 - June 4, 2021

Sewer relocation and preparation for traffic changes in Mount Pleasant continues the week of May 31-June 4 - May 28, 2021

Utilities investigation near the Mount Pleasant Station. South side complete and the North side begins - May 21, 2021

Sewer relocation and preparation for traffic changes in Mount Pleasant continues the week of May 24-30 – Day and Night Work - May 21, 2021

Traffic Patterns are changing between Mount Pleasant and Broadway-City Hall as Major Construction Begins - May 17, 2021

Sewer relocation near the future Mount Pleasant Station continues the week of May 17-23 – Day and Night Work - May 14, 2021

Geophysical survey investigations at the future Mount Pleasant Station (E. Broadway and Kingsway) – Night Work - May 7, 2021

Sewer relocation near the future Mount Pleasant Station: Work continues for the week of May 10-16 - May 7, 2021

Main St. sewer relocation April 26-May 2: night work - April 22, 2021

Geotechnical investigation on Broadway (Main St. to Quebec St.) - April 21, 2021

Sewer relocation near the future Mount Pleasant Station: Notification of night work starting April 26, 2021 - April 16, 2021

Sewer relocation near the future Mount Pleasant Station: Work scheduled for the week of April 19-23 - April 16, 2021

Geotechnical investigation work in Mount Pleasant (Kingsway and E. Broadway) - April 15, 2021

Utilities investigation for sewer relocation - April 9, 2021

Geotechnical work on W. Broadway (Manitoba St. to Quebec St.) - April 8, 2021

Mount Pleasant Tree Removal - April 6, 2021

Utility relocation near the future Mount Pleasant Station - March 30, 2021

Geotechnical investigation update – Mount Pleasant - March 26, 2021

Flow meter installation on E. 8th Avenue west of Main Street -March 22, 2021

Geotechnical investigation W. Broadway (Manitoba St. to Quebec St.) - March 12, 2021

Mount Pleasant Station Block - February 2, 2021

Baseline noise measurements – Phase 1 - January 27, 2021

Mount Pleasant Station Block - November 24, 2020

Trolley Wire Relocation Project - July 8, 2020

Manhole Inspection and Survey - April 3, 2020

Advance Utility Relocation - March 24, 2020

Advance Utility Relocation - March 16, 2020