Downtown Vancouver sinkhole leads to emergency repairs and lane closures
Commuters in downtown Vancouver should be aware of some lane closures as crews work to repair a sinkhole that has appeared at a busy intersection.
In a statement to Daily Hive, the City of Vancouver said crews were made aware of surface damage at the intersection of Thurlow Street and Robson Street.
ā ļø TRAFFIC ALERT: Ongoing Emergency Repairs at Robson St and Thurlow
šRobson temporarily closed to traffic at Jervis St
šOne lane retained on Thurlow
š§ Businesses are open. Pedestrian access retained.
Please use alternate routes, expect delays and plan ahead.#VanTraffic pic.twitter.com/yGs7Zmz9Nq
ā City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) June 18, 2025
“Crews investigated and identified that it was a small sinkhole along an old utility trench,” stated the City.
Emergency repairs are underway.
“There are lane closures at the intersection at Robson Street and Thurlow (one southbound lane remains open) while work is underway,” stated the City. It is also noted on X that delays in the area are expected.
Amir Ali/Daily Hive
Amir Ali/Daily Hive
“Pedestrian access has been retained, and businesses are open. We thank everyone for their patience while we complete emergency repairs.”
Photos of the impacted area show a fence and barriers set up around the sinkhole, and crews appear to be on scene directing traffic.
The City said repairs should be complete by the end of this week.
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