Due to construction work on the Broadway Subway Project in Vancouver, British Columbia, a portion of Broadway Street has been closed to all vehicular traffic since January 26.
The Broadway Subway Project Corporation announced this on January 9. The road closure covers one block of East Broadway between Quebec Street and Main Street. The area will undergo road reconstruction work for the new Mount Pleasant underground station, which will begin on January 26 and run for approximately four months.
According to the authorities, East 8th Avenue will be the detour route for vehicles. Turn restrictions will be in place depending on the time of day, and traffic controllers will be on hand to guide vehicles. If you are just passing through the area, they are urging you to use other east-west routes to reduce congestion and maintain access for local vehicles. Vehicle traffic will be prohibited, but footpaths will remain open, and access to shops, homes and services in the area will be maintained.
Work will generally be carried out Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. After the four-month closure, one lane in each direction will be reopened, with all lanes expected to be reopened by summer.
The project involves extending the SkyTrain Millennium Line, operated by TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s public transportation system, from VCC Clark Station west to Arbutus Street, with the construction of six new subway stations.