August 23, 2000

 

City Closes Streets for Vancouver Indy

This year’s Vancouver Indy race will be held September 1, 2 and 3, 2000.
Vancouver residents and commuters should note that road closures for the race
will be in effect August 30 to September 4.

These closures are for the safety of the general public and those participating in the race. Members of the public are urged to look for advance warning signs of closures and detours.

Here is a list of road closures (also see map below):

Wednesday, August 30 at 9 a.m. to Monday, September 4 at 10 p.m.

• Pacific Boulevard (from Griffiths Way to Quebec Street)

• Expo Boulevard (from Quebec Street to Griffiths Way)

• Abbott Street (from Keefer Street to Pacific Boulevard)

• Carrall Street (from Keefer Street to Pacific Boulevard)

• Union Street (from Main Street to Expo Boulevard)

• Quebec Street (from Keefer Street to 2nd Avenue)

• National Avenue (from Main Street to Quebec Street)

• Terminal Avenue (from Main Street to Quebec Street)

As indicated on the map, some of the road closures noted above permit local traffic so that access is maintained for local businesses and residents.

Please also note that the seaside walkway and bike route from the Plaza of Nations to 1st Avenue will be closed from midnight Thursday, August 31 to midnight Sunday, September 3. Sidewalks on the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts will be closed to pedestrians during racing.

 

For more information:
Barrie Dawes
Engineering Services
873-7629

 

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