Record-breaking Vancouver Marathon closing major roads this weekend
Thousands of runners will lace up their sneakers and hit the pavement for the BMO Vancouver Marathon this weekend, and commuters are being warned that road closures will impact traffic in many parts of the city.
Canada’s top destination race is sold out for the full marathon, half marathon, and 8 km races, with more than 25,000 registrants filling all available spots at the fastest pace in recent memory.
According to RUNVAN, the Vancouver International Marathon Society, several major roads across many neighbourhoods will be closed to ensure that the massive event happens smoothly.
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“The Vancouver International Marathon Society would like to advise residents and business owners of temporary road closures and traffic control measures to accommodate this annual event on the first Sunday of May,” said RUNVAN on its website. “Thanks for your patience and cooperation in helping Vancouver deliver a world-class event.
“Your safety is taken seriously, and we respect the neighbourhoods through which the BMO Marathon Vancouver courses run. Please travel safely.”
RUNVAN
The areas that will see road closures are Queen Elizabeth Park, Riley Park, South Cambie, Oakridge, Fairview, UBC, Endowment Lands, Dunbar, Southlands, Kerrisdale, Point Grey, Kitsilano, West End, Yaletown, Cambie, False Creek, Chinatown, downtown Vancouver, and Coal Harbour.
Closures include the Burrard Street Bridge SB from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the Cambie Street Bridge NB throughout the day.
The Granville Street Bridge will remain open. However, the Vancouver Seawall will be closed in some areas.
RUNVAN
Many drivers, cyclists, and others will be impacted by the marathon road closures, which will see some major routes to Canada Place, the airport, and other areas impacted at different times, starting as early as midnight the night before and lasting through to Sunday afternoon.
Translink will be operating on a Sunday schedule, with a number of bus routes being modified to accommodate the BMO Vancouver Marathon routes.
RUNVAN
RUNVAN also warned residents in downtown Vancouver that parking on West Pender Street between West Georgia Street and Burrard Street, including access to residential towers and the Bentall Centre, will be restricted on the morning of Sunday, May 3.
“No vehicle entrances or exits will be permitted during this time in accordance with City safety requirements,” organizers added.
For more information about the road closures, check out the full list and maps online.
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