Numerous road closures and delays during today's Vancouver climate strike
Thousands of people are currently participating in the Vancouver climate strike this afternoon.
The event began at city hall around noon, and the event was expected to make its way across the Cambie Street Bridge, into downtown and towards the Vancouver library.
See also:
- Vancouver School Board to allow students to participate in climate strike
- Massive crowds expected at Toronto’s Global Climate Strike tomorrow
- MEC among retailers shutting down Friday for climate action
And with so many people taking part, Vancouver police have issued a number of traffic advisories for motorists travelling in the area.
#VanTraffic Cambie Street bridge is now currently closed. #climatestrike
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) September 27, 2019
#VanTraffic Please avoid the area of Cambie Street, north of West Broadway and Cambie Street bridge. Expect traffic disruption in the area. #climatestrike
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) September 27, 2019
#VanTraffic Yukon Street between 12th avenue and West Broadway is also currently closed.
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) September 27, 2019
#VanTraffic Due to the #climatestrike happening in Vancouver right now, two northbound lanes of Cambie Street are closed between 12th avenue and West Broadway
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) September 27, 2019
View from @VancouverPD headquarters #climatestrike #timelapse #yvr #vantraffic pic.twitter.com/5JfTPZniU4
— Simi Heer (@SimiHeer) September 27, 2019
This past week has seen millions of young people across the world protest climate change and call on political leaders to take action, inspired by 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
View this post on Instagram
Follow Channels and Categories