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Taylor Swift's concerts to close major sections of downtown Vancouver this weekend

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Taylormania has touched down in Vancouver, and residents, commuters, and Swifties alike are being warned that traffic will be severely impacted this weekend.

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Eras Tour will be held at BC Place from December 6 to 8, and over 160,000 fans are expected to attend the show.

While there are plenty of activities for Swifites to enjoy before the concerts, several major road closures will be in place to accommodate all of the fans during the events.

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“With thousands of Swifties expected to attend the final three concerts, BC Place is working with partners including the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Police Department (VPD), and TransLink to create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone,” said the City in a release.

The City of Vancouver announced that BC Place and its surrounding areas will be strictly limited to ticket holders. Fencing will be erected around the stadium’s perimeter throughout the concert dates, and attendees will need to pass through multiple checkpoints and a metal detector before entering.

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BC Place explained that overnight camping is strictly prohibited, and ticketholders are not permitted to line up before 3:30 pm on show days.

Doors open at 4:30 pm each day with the show slated to begin at 6:45 pm.

“If you don’t have a ticket, don’t come. There will be no designated fan events,” added Chris May, the general manager of BC Place, during a press briefing.

May added that over 70% of ticket holders will be coming from outside the Lower Mainland, which could lead to additional traffic to and from Taylor Swift’s concerts.

The Bag Policy and Friendship Bracelet rules for the sold-out concerts have also been revealed.

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Traffic Impacts

Several road closures will be in effect in, around, and out of downtown Vancouver from noon until midnight on December 6, 7 and 8, including:

700 and 800 blocks of Beatty Street between Smithe Street and West Georgia Street
Pacific Boulevard from the Cambie Bridge off-ramp to Pat Quinn Way
Northbound Cambie Street Bridge off-ramp
100 block of Robson Street between Cambie Street and Beatty Street.

The City is also setting up designated passenger pick-up and drop-off zones, which drivers, taxis and ride-shares can use for up to three minutes. They will be located on Cambie and Hamilton streets from Smithe Street to West Georgia Street, along with Pacific Boulevard between Pat Quinn Way and Quebec Street.

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Street access to hotels and residences in the area will be limited to hotel guests and residents.

TransLink will be extending hours across the system to help bring fans to and from the show, and Aquabus and False Creek Ferries will also be running late into the night.

Mobi by Rogers has announced that it will ensure dock availability near BC Place at the Dunsmuir and Beatty, Expo and Smithe, and Carrall and Seawall stations.

Evo has also reminded drivers that it doesn’t surge price and that its rate — as well as free parking — will stay the same this upcoming weekend.

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“Those attending the concert or other events downtown are reminded to Stay Stay Stay prepared: plan ahead and allow for extra time to get where they need to go,” the City added. “Anticipate delays , especially near BC Place, Rogers Arena and Concord Pacific Place. Whenever possible, walk, bike, roll, or take transit to and from downtown.  ”