Stanley Park Seawall from Georgia Street to Pipeline Road

Two-Way Traffic in Effect as of Saturday, April 21, 2007

April 19, 2007 (No. 11) - Beginning this Saturday, April 21st and until further notice, the Seawall between the Georgia Street entrance and the north foot of Pipeline Road will be two-way for skaters and cyclists. Skaters and cyclists are urged to use caution during this time and respect others using the Seawall.

The two-way lanes are demarcated by a painted line on the Seawall surface to remind cyclists and skaters that they are "sharing the road". Several gates have also been installed at narrow points along the route where skaters and cyclists will have to slow down or walk. Visitors should look for information signs and a map at the park entrance adjacent to Devonian Park. A sign and map indicating detour options will also be installed on the Seawall at the north foot of Pipeline Road.

Staff expect that the two kilometre stretch of Seawall between Pipeline Road and Third Beach will remain closed until the end of summer while restoration work is carried out to stabilize the escarpment above the Seawall, to remove debris that has fallen onto the Seawall and to inspect and repair any structural damage the Seawall sustained from last December's windstorm.

The two-way option on the Seawall is one of three detours that has been developed to accommodate Seawall users during the extended Seawall closure period. In order to reduce traffic congestion on the Seawall, cyclists are encouraged to use either Detour A or Detour B as indicated in the table below.

 

Suggested Detours on Seawall at Foot of Pipeline Road (Posted on Site)
WALKERS AND JOGGERS	CYCLISTS	SKATERS
Detour A to Ferguson Point/Third Beach Route: Avison Trail, then sidewalk on Park Drive Grade: steep Surface: gravel/asphalt Distance: 3.5 km	Detour A to Ferguson Point/Third Beach Route: Park Drive (shared with cars) Grade: steep Surface: asphalt Distance: 3.5 km	Detour C to Georgia Street Entrance Route: Turn around and follow the Seawall back to the Georgia Street entrance Grade: easy Surface: asphalt Distance: 4.5 km
Detour B to Ferguson Point/Third Beach Route: Pipeline Road to Beaver Lake Trail, to Lake Trail, to Lovers Trail Grade: moderate Surface: asphalt/gravel Distance: 2.7 km	Detour B to Ferguson Point/Third Beach Route: Pipeline Road (shared with cars) to Beaver Lake Trail, to Lake Trail, to Lovers Trail Grade: moderate Surface: asphalt/gravel Distance: 2.7 km
Detour C to Georgia Street Entrance Route: Turn around and follow the Seawall back to the Georgia Street entrance Grade: easy Surface: asphalt Distance: 4.5 km	Detour C to Georgia Street Entrance Route: Turn around and follow the Seawall back to the Georgia Street entrance Grade: easy Surface: asphalt Distance: 4.5 km

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For more information contact Carol DeFina, Communications Coordinator, at 604-257-8440,
Eric Meagher, Supervisor of Stanley Park Maintenance, at 604-834-0155 or visit our web site.
www.vancouverparks.ca

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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