Every street closure and construction project coming to Vancouver this summer
This coming summer is looking to be a busy season for road work and street use.
The City of Vancouver has announced a number of construction projects and upcoming special events that will cause road closures and traffic woes for commuters.
A number of projects will begin in April and May, including sewer and water main upgrades along Nanaimo Street and Boundary Road.
“Part of building a city we love is to ensure the proper functioning of a critical infrastructure,” says Jerry Dobrovolny, General Manager of Engineering Services.
In total, the City plans to upgrade 16 km of street network, 9 km of water main, and 4 km of sewer main.
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Major city projects:
- Nanaimo Street Upgrades: Sewer separation coordinated with safety improvements.
- Granville Bridge Upgrades: Structural and seismic work to repair concrete and steel, and replace expansion joints and bearings.
- Quebec Street Improvements: Second phase of comfort and safety improvements and an expansion of the Neighbourhood Energy Utility.
- Haro and Bute Infrastructure Upgrades: Water main replacements with safety improvements at key intersections.
- Boundary Road Upgrades: Water main replacement with street and sidewalk rehabilitation.
- MacDonald Street Upgrades: Sewer separation and street rehabilitation, as well as relocating TransLink’s trolley wires.
Upcoming special events:
- Vaisakhi Parade: April 13
- Vancouver Sun Run: April 14
- BMO Half Marathon: May 5
- Car Free Day on Denman: June 15
- Car Free Day on Main: June 16
- Italian Day on the Drive: June 19
- Greek Day: June 23
- Scotiabank Half Marathon: June 23
- Canada Day Celebrations and Parade: July 1
- Car Free Day on the Drive: July 7
- Khatsahlano Street Party: Early-mid July
- Global Relay: July 10
- The celebration of Light: July 27, 31, and August 3
- Pride Parade: August 4
- Seawheeze: August 17
As construction season begins, Vancouverites are advised to check online and plan their routes beforehand.