Every transit delay and detour taking place in Vancouver due to weather this morning

Metro Vancouver’s second blast of snowfall has started and much of the Lower Mainland remains under a snowfall warning today.

As transit riders prepare for their morning commute, TransLink has announced a series of service disruptions, detours, and delays due to the poor weather.

See also

• All public schools are closed across Metro Vancouver today
• YVR has already cancelled dozens of flights because of today’s snowfall
• 35-storey condo tower with art gallery proposed for downtown Vancouver

The major snowstorm that hit the region over the weekend has created some rough areas that are expected to impact all types of traffic, including transit, this morning.

#RiderAlert Due to snow, ice & slow driving conditions, expect some service disruptions & delays throughout the day. Please dress in layers & for the elements. There may be extra crowding on some routes due to additional passengers & articulated buses are now 40 foot buses. ^DA

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) February 12, 2019

Despite extensive snow clearing across the region, commuters should expect some delays due to the need for vehicles to travel with caution at slower speeds in many areas.

Vancouver Transit Delays for Tuesday, February 12:

Bus:

Many 60-foot articulated buses have been replaced with 40-foot buses, due to their ability to better navigate snow.

This, however, means that some bus routes will see increased crowding. Slippery conditions have also been reported across the region, so be sure to exercise caution.

The following delays and detours are also in effect:

#RiderAlert Attn 5 & 6 Riders: These routes are experiencing delays up to 25 minutes due to road conditions. ^DA

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) February 12, 2019

#RiderAlert 410 Brighouse Station/22nd St Station is experiencing delays up to 20 minutes due to road conditions.^RR

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) February 12, 2019

#RiderAlert 143 SFU/Burquitlam Station and 145 SFU Production Way Station are experiencing delays as we change from 60 ft uses to 40 ft buses due to road conditions.

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) February 12, 2019

#RiderAlert 14 UBC/Hastings is experiencing delays up to 30 minutes due to road conditions.^RR

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) February 12, 2019

#RiderAlert 564 Langley Centre/Willowbrook detour. Regular route to 66 Ave and 203 Street, then 203 Street, 64 Ave, resume regular route (both directions) due to inclement weather.^kv

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) February 12, 2019

#RiderAlert Main-Marine Drive Station/Downtown is experiencing delays up to 25 minutes due to road conditions.^RR

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) February 12, 2019

#RiderAlert 257 Horseshoe Bay/Vancouver Passengers will be transferred at Park Royal to 40 ft coaches due to road conditions.^RR

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) February 12, 2019

#RiderAlert 236 Lonsdale Quay/Grouse Mountain detour. Via Marine, Capilano Rd in both directions due to road conditions.^RR

— TransLink BC (@TransLink) February 12, 2019

Handydart:

Handydart is only operating its essential services for renal and cancer patients.

Vehicles will have two staff to assist customers and shovel the vehicle if it becomes stuck.

SkyTrain:

SkyTrain attendants have been deployed at station platforms to staff all trains.

The company explains that while they won’t be able to run trains at full capacity, there will be more trains running than yesterday morning.

Passengers, however, should prepare for longer wait times and heavier crowding around trains and platforms. Travelling outside of peak hours is also recommended.

Update: TransLink has reported that as of 10:45 am, Expo and Millennium Line trains are running at a slightly higher-than-normal capacity.

Seabus:

Service is operating normally, although be prepared for increased rider volume.

West Coast Express:

Services are operating normally, although remember that platforms can be slippery.