5:15 pm Update: TransLink announced the 9 and 99 Commercial-Broadway Station/ Boundary detour is cleared and service is back to regular routes. Some delays are still expected.
#RiderAlert 99 and 9 Commercial-Broadway Station/Boundary detour cleared, service back to regular route. Expect delays and some gaps while regular schedules are restored. ^nv
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) December 8, 2018
Original Article:
An afternoon fire near Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain Station is currently causing delays for bus service in that area.
According to TransLink, service on the 9, 20, and 99 bus routes in Vancouver are currently being delayed.
Broadway/Commercial right now. #Translink #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/K4hFx10tgn
— Ian Rintoul (@Rintoulian) December 8, 2018
#RiderAlert 20 Victoria detour due to fire blocking Commercial at W Broadway: Regular route to Commercial & Grandview, then Grandview, Broadway, Commercial, regular route. ^cm
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) December 8, 2018
#RiderAlert 99 and 9 Commercial-Broadway Station/Boundary detour. Regular route to Broadway and Commercial, then continue to Boundary Loop. ^LA
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) December 8, 2018
The 9 and 99 busses are not able to turn around at Grandview. They are proceeding to the Boundary loop, resulting in delays of up to 10 minutes.
The 20 is being detoured and not serving the northern section of Commercial between Broadway and Hastings and between Hastings and Main.
TransLink is advising customers to consult its Trip Planner online or the customer information desk (604-953-3333) for trip planning advice.