TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE - CORDOVA ST.     (Under construction)
On Sunday November 22nd streets crews will be paving on the 1100 blk of Cordova St. between 11:00am and 6:00pm and Dunsmuir. This project is weather dependent and may need to be postponed with limited notice.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 22, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 22, 2009   Project: 3533

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DECEMBER ARENA EVENT PLAN     (Approved)
The following arena events are estimated to have an attendance that will require temporary traffic controls:
South side of Pacific Boulevard from Carrall Street east to where Pacific begins to curve.
North side of Pacific Boulevard from Carrall Street to the No Stopping Anytime zone east.

The following arena events are estimated to have an attendance that will require temporary traffic controls:
South side of Pacific Boulevard from Carrall Street east to where Pacific begins to curve.
North side of Pacific Boulevard from Carrall Street to the No Stopping Anytime zone east.

GM Place Traffic Plan:
The following arena events are estimated to have an attendance that will require temporary traffic controls:
December 10,2009 - Canucks vs. Atlanta 5:00pm-11:59pm
December 12, 2009 - Canucks vs. Minnesota 5:00pm-11:59pm
December 14, 2009 - Canucks vs. Los Angeles 5:00pm-11:59pm
December 16, 2009 - Canucks vs. Anaheim 5:00pm-11:59pm
December 18, 2009 - Canucks vs. Washington 5:00pm-11:59pm
December 20, 2009 - Canucks vs. St. Louis 5:00pm-11:59pm
December 22, 2009 - Canucks vs. Nashville 5:00pm-11:59pm
December 26, 2009 - Canucks vs. Edmonton 5:00pm-11:59pm

Start: Dec 01, 2009   Expected Completion: Dec 31, 2009   Project: 3532

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ROAD CLOSURE - BURRARD AND DUNSMUIR     (Road Closure)
On Saturday November 21st and Sunday November 22nd streets crews will be performing various maintenance works on Burrard and Dunsmuir. Traffic pattern changes, locations, and times are as follows…

• Saturday November 21st - 900 blk Dunsmuir St. between Hornby and Burrard from 7:00am to 6:00pm (Full Closure)
• Sunday November 22nd - 900 blk Dunsmuir St. between Hornby and Burrard from 7:00am to 6:00pm (Full Closure)
• Saturday November 21st - 500 blk Burrard St. between Dunsmuir and W. Pender from 7:00am to 11:00am (Northbound)
• Sunday November 22nd - 500 blk Burrard St. between Dunsmuir and W. Pender from 7:00am to 11:00pm (Northbound)
• Saturday November 21st - 500 blk Burrard St. between Dunsmuir and W. Pender from 7:00am to 6:00pm (Southbound)
• Sunday November 22nd - 500 blk Burrard St. between Dunsmuir and W. Pender from 7:00am to 6:00pm (Southbound)


Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 21, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 22, 2009   Project: 3531

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ROAD CLOSURE - SKEENA TUNNEL     (Road Closure)
On Wednesday November 18th and Thursday November 19th between 7:00pm and 11:00pm the 200 to 500 blks of North Skeena Tunnel from Cambridge to Bridgeway will be closed for street maintenance.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 18, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 19, 2009   Project: 3530

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ST. PAUL'S LIGHTS OF HOPE CELEBRATION     (Road Closure)
On Thursday November 19th between 3:00pm and 9:00pm the 900 blk of Helmcken St. from Burrard to Hornby will be closed for the St. Paul’s Lights of Hope Celebration.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 19, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 19, 2009   Project: 3527

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PARKING RESTRICTIONS - YALETOWN     (Under construction)
From Monday November 16th to Friday November 20th parking restrictions will be implemented at the 1100 blk of Mainland St. in order for crews to complete various electrical works.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 16, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 20, 2009   Project: 3528

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ROAD CLOSURE - CITY WIDE     (Under construction)
On Saturday November 14th and Sunday November 15th the following locations will be closed for street paving:

Saturday November 14th:
2nd from Cambie to Crowe (Paving) weather permitting. During paving operations, traffic will be limited to one lane east and westbound. Cambie Street (beside the bridge) will be closed from 6th to 2nd along with Yukon closed from 5th to 2nd. The paving will be done from 7:00am to 6:00pm approximately.

Sunday November 15th:
1000 blk Seymour (road reconstruction). Traffic will be limited between one and two lanes at different times during the day. The road reconstruction work will be done from 10:00am to 6:00pm approximately.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 14, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 15, 2009   Project: 3529

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Road Closure - Downtown     (Road Closure)
Road Closure – Downtown

On Saturday November 14th and Sunday November 15th the following locations will be closed for filming:

- 900 blk Dunsmuir St. from Hornby to Burrard between 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- 500 blk northbound Burrard St. from Dunsmuir to Pender between 7:00AM to 11:00AM
- 500 blk southbound Burrard St. from Dunsmuir to Pender between 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 14, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 15, 2009   Project: 3525

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ROAD CLOSURE - DOWNTOWN     (Road Closure)
Road Closure – Downtown

On Saturday November 14th and Sunday November 15th the following locations will be closed for filming:

- 900 blk Dunsmuir St. from Hornby to Burrard between 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- 500 blk northbound Burrard St. from Dunsmuir to Pender between 7:00AM to 11:00AM
- 500 blk southbound Burrard St. from Dunsmuir to Pender between 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 14, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 15, 2009   Project: 3526

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10TH AVE BIKE ROUTE CONSTRUCTION     (Road Closure)
Road Closure:

City crews will be out on 10th Ave. between Yukon and Cambie completing Bike route construction. Work includes installation of raised bike paths in the east and west direction, and restriction of eastbound use to traffic only.

Traffic delays are expected so motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Oct 15, 2009   Expected Completion: Dec 15, 2009   Project: 3522

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MEDIAN CONSTRUCTION - PACIFIC BLVD.     (Under construction)
Streets crews will be out on Pacific St. between Drake and Cambie completing median construction in October and November.

Traffic delays are expected so motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

Start: Oct 15, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 30, 2009   Project: 3521

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JERVIS PUMP STATION UPGRADE     (Under construction)
Starting in October 2008, Metro Vancouver, in partnership with the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Park Board, will upgrade the Jervis Pump Station (in Sunset Beach), finish installing a sewer main from Sunset Beach to Vanier Park and along Chestnut Street, Burrard Street, West 1st Avenue and Pine Street.

***UPDATE***
Sunset Beach Section
Metro Vancouver’s contractor, Merletti Construction Ltd., is currently on schedule and will be conducting the following upcoming activities: Pipe installation and backfilling will continue in the gravel area east of the pump station; Material delivery/removal will continue; Dewatering of the excavation will continue 24 hours a day using small electric pumps powered by the pump station and a ‘whisper-style’ generator; Sheet pile installation will take place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Machinery associated with this work includes an excavator (used to push the piles into the ground). During installation, residents may notice intermittent noise and vibrations; and The concrete chamber was poured on November 13th, 2009.

W. 4th Avenue to Vanier Park Section
Businesses are open!
Metro Vancouver’s contractor, Pedre Contractors Ltd., is currently on schedule and will be conducting the following upcoming activities:
Trench excavation and pipe installation at the Burrard Street and W. 1st Avenue intersection will take place November 14 and 15. Metro Vancouver has received a noise bylaw variance from the City of Vancouver in order to conduct work 24-hours a day on the above dates;

Construction activities on Chestnut Street:
between Cornwall Avenue and Greer Avenue, backfilling is complete and the street has been temporarily restored with a gravel surface; between Greer Avenue and Ogden Avenue, pipe installation is complete and the curb and gutter are currently being reinstated. Permanent restoration of the pavement will follow curb and gutter reinstatement; and
between Whyte Avenue and Ogden Avenue, a single lane of alternating traffic has been opened; Due to the ongoing rainfall, the excavation on Chestnut Street will need to be kept dry. As a result, dewatering may occur 24 hours a day using small pumps powered by a ‘whisper-style’ generator; Pipe delivery is complete; Pipe installation and backfilling will resume in Seaforth Park; Pipe fabrication, including pipe cutting and welding, will continue in Vanier Park; and The City of Vancouver has installed and tested the new water main on Chestnut Street. Connection work to individual properties will be carried out over the next two weeks. Water services should not be disrupted. Should you have any questions or concerns about water quality, please contact the City of Vancouver’s Water Design Branch at 604-871-6722.

Start: Oct 01, 2008   Project: 2797

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WEST 16TH MAIN NO. 2     (Under construction)
Metro Vancouver is undertaking a major infrastructure project involving construction of a new water main called West 16th Avenue Main No. 2, from Trafalgar Street to Crown Street in Vancouver. This new main will ensure safe and reliable delivery of drinking water to Vancouver residents and businesses as well as other parts of the region.



Start: Jun 01, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 30, 2009   Project: 3068

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ROAD WORK - E. 17TH AVE.     (Under construction)
The project involves re-grading the road profile and paving. Construction is tentatively scheduled for October 19th to November 6th. For the paving portion of the project in November crews will be closing your block to vehicular traffic. Crews will start with relocating catch basins followed by constructing new pedestrian ramps, curb & gutter, and paving. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause local residents' and we appreciate your cooperation.

UPDATE:
Paving has been delayed due to weather. Preperation work is complete.

Start: Oct 19, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 06, 2009   Project: 3458

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CANADA LINE PROJECT     (Under construction)
OVERVIEW
Tunnel construction from Waterfront Station under Granville, Davie, False Creek, and Cambie to south of 64th transitioning from a tunnel to an elevated guideway across the Fraser River to Richmond, continuing west to Sea Island and Vancouver International Airport.

UPDATE:
On Sunday November 8th from 10:00am to 6:00pm streets crews will be out on Cambie between 26th and 29th resulting in the reduction of northbound traffic to one lane and the shutting down of eastbound traffic at the intersection of 29th.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 01, 2005   Project: 1925

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CONSTRUCTION - 2ND AVE.     (Under construction)
Construction Overview...

- Median construction
- Sewer construction

UPDATE:
Crews are to excavate out the islands in the middle of the road on 2nd - Cambie to Crowe Saturday (Nov. 7th). While excavation is being done, there will be no parking allowed on 2nd.

Tentative paving schedule for next week will be as follows;

Monday & Tuesday (Nov. 9th & 10): Cut repairs on 2nd - Cambie to Crowe
Thursday & Friday (Nov. 12th & 13th): Grinding on 2nd - Cambie to Crowe
Saturday & Sunday (Nov. 14th & 15th): Paving on 2nd - Cambie to Crowe

Start: Mar 01, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 30, 2009   Project: 2915

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UTILITY CONSTRUCTION - PACIFIC BLVD.     (Under construction)
On Saturday November 6th to Tuesday November 10th BC Hydro will be conducting utility construction on Pacific Blvd. between Quebec and Millross. Temporary no stopping will be installed on Pacific Blvd. between Quebec and Millross.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 06, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 10, 2009   Project: 3520

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UTILITY CONSTRUCTION - CAMBIE ST.     (Under construction)
On Monday November 9th to Friday November 13th BC Hydro will be conducting utility construction on Cambie St. between Cordova and Hastings. Temporary no stopping will be installed on Cambie St. between Cordova and Hastings from 9:30am to 3:00pm.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 09, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 13, 2009   Project: 3518

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REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES - E. 41ST AVE. AND E. 43RD AVE.     (Road Closure)
On Wednesday November 11th between 10:15am to 12:30am the 600 to 800 blks of E 41st and E 43rd Ave. from St. George to Windsor will be closed for a Remembrance Day Ceremony.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 11, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 11, 2009   Project: 3517

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REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES - COMMERCIAL DR.     (Road Closure)
On Wednesday November 11th between 10:30am to 11:30am the 1200 to 2100 blks of Commercial Dr. from William to E 6th will be closed for the Commercial Dr. Remembrance Day Ceremonies.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 11, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 11, 2009   Project: 3516

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REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES - VICTORY SQUARE     (Road Closure)
On Wednesday November 11th following locations will be closed for the Victory Square Remembrance Day Ceremonies…

Road Closures:
09:30am to 12:30pm
• Beatty, Georgia to Pender
• Cambie, Georgia to Cordova
• Hastings, Abbott to Homer
• Hamilton, Hastings to Dunsmuir
• Pender, Abbott to Homer
10:55am to 12:30pm
• Hastings, Homer to Howe
• Howe, Cordova to Pender
• Seymour, Cordova to Pender
• Richards, Cordova to Pender
• Homer, Cordova to Pender

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 11, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 11, 2009   Project: 3515

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ROGERS SANTA CLAUS PARADE     (Road Closure)
On Sunday December 6th the following closures and traffic restrictions will be implemented for the Rogers Santa Claus Parade…

ROUTE
The parade starts at 1:00pm on W. Georgia St at Broughton St and travels east to Howe St, turning south to Davie St.

ROAD CLOSURES:
6:00am to 3:00pm
• Alberni St from Cardero St to Jervis St
• Nicola St and Broughton St from W. Georgia St to Robson St

7:00am to 5:00pm
• Hornby St from Davie St to Pacific St
• Drake St from Howe St to Burrard St

11:30am to 4:30pm (approximately)
• W. Georgia St from W. Pender St to Seymour St (All streets crossing W. Georgia St will be diverted)
• Howe St from Dunsmiur St to Drake St (All streets crossing Howe St will be diverted)

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Dec 06, 2009   Expected Completion: Dec 06, 2009   Project: 3512

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TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE - HOWE ST.     (Road Closure)
On Tuesday November 10th and Thursday November 12th between 9:30am and 3:30pm the 800 blk of Howe St. will be reduced by two lanes for development construction activities.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 10, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 12, 2009   Project: 3510

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CARRALL STREET GREENWAY     (Under construction)
OVERVIEW
The Carrall Street Greenway will link the False Creek Seawall and the Burrard Inlet connecting the neighbourhoods of Chinatown, Downtown Eastside and Gastown.

UPDATE
Carrall Greenway - Expo Blvd. to Water St.
START - JAN-07
END - DEC-09
DESCRIPTION - Total Reconstruction - City crews have completed the blocks between Hastings and Expo (400 - 600 blocks) and between Powell and Cordova (200 block). City crews are currently working in the Cordova to Hastings block (300 block) resulting in a full closure to vehicular traffic.

The scope of work for the Cordova to Hastings section includes:
- new brick sidewalk and narrowed roadway;
- new dedicated recreational paths on both sides of the street;
- new streetscape improvements including a granite channel to collect storm water;
- new street trees and landscaping;
- upgrade of the street lighting and pedestrian scale lighting.

CURRENT UPDATES -
200 Block Carrall
Start: mid January 2009
End: June 2009
Activities: The street is now open to vehicular traffic.

300 Block Carrall
Start: May 2009
End: December 2009
Activities: The street is closed to vehicular traffic to allow for full street reconstruction.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

Start: Jan 04, 2007   Expected Completion: Dec 15, 2009   Project: 2014

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NOVEMBER ARENA EVENT PLAN     (Approved)
The following arena events are estimated to have an attendance that will require temporary traffic controls:
South side of Pacific Boulevard from Carrall Street east to where Pacific begins to curve.
North side of Pacific Boulevard from Carrall Street to the No Stopping Anytime zone east.


GM Place Traffic Plan:
The following arena events are estimated to have an attendance that will require temporary traffic controls:

November 1, 2009 Canucks vs. Colorado 5:00pm-11:59pm
November 3, 2009 Canucks vs. NY Rangers 5:00pm-11:59pm
November 8, 2009 David Foster & Friends 5:00pm-11:59pm
November 14, 2009 Kiss 5:00pm-11:59pm
November 20, 2009 Canucks vs. Colorado 5:00pm-11:59pm
November 22, 2009 Canucks vs. Chicago 5:00pm-11:59pm
November 26, 2009 Canucks vs. Los Angeles 5:00pm-11:59pm
November 27, 2009 So You Think You Can Dance 5:00pm-11:59pm
November 28, 2009 Canucks vs. Edmonton 5:00pm-11:59pm


BC Place Traffic Plan:
The following arena event is estimated to have an attendance of over 12,000 and will require temporary traffic controls:

November 6, 2009 BC Lions vs. Edmonton 5:00pm-11:59pm


Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.


Start: Nov 01, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 30, 2009   Project: 3499

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KING EDWARD RECONSTRUCTION     (Under construction)
UPCOMING WORK ON KING EDWARD AVENUE BETWEEN CAMBIE STREET & KINGSWAY

City forces will be performing construction work on aging infrastructure on King Edward Ave. from Cambie St. to Kingsway. Upon completion of the project, curbs and sidewalks will be repaired and the whole asphalt driving surface will be replaced between Cambie St. and Kingsway. Listed below is a breakdown of the scope of work to be performed in each of the three sections.

1. Cambie to Main St.
Where necessary, water connections will be renewed, curbs and sidewalks will be repaired and the entire road will be repaved.

2. Main St. to Glen Dr.
The City will replace aging sewers and water mains between Main Street and Glen Drive beginning in April 2009. Sewer replacement work will be completed from April 2009 through to September 2009. Water main replacement work will be completed from April 2009 through to August 2009. Upon completion of the water and sewer work, street repair work will commence.

3. Glen Dr. to Kingsway
Where necessary, water connections will be renewed, curbs and sidewalks will be repaired and the entire road will be repaved.

During this work, parking restrictions will be in effect and motorists should expect delays. We will do our best to minimize the impact of our work on parking and traffic in the neighbourhood.

Pedestrian access to residents and businesses will be maintained at all times. During the work, some side streets may not have access to King Edward Ave. and crosswalks may have pedestrian detours for short periods of time. These measures are for your safety, the City thanks you for your patience during this work.

The project completion date is anticipated to be October 2009.

UPDATE:
1)
Water
Prince Edward St. to St. Catherine's. October 22 to November 5th

Sewer
Glen to Prince Albert - expected completion by October 21

Streets
Cambie Street to Main Street Section - All of the utility work has been completed in this section.
Paving is almost complete, except for a small section near Main Street.

Main Street to Fraser Street Section - All of the utility work has been completed in this section.
Currently crews are making preparations to pave and plan to complete the paving by the end of November.

Fraser Street to Kingsway Section - Utility work underway in this section.
The paving in this section will be weather dependant, if the paving work can not be done this year, it will be paved early next year.

2)
Saturday, Oct. 24th
- King Ed & Fraser: Crews will be doing cut repairs through the intersection from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Traffic will be down to one lane in each direction.
Sunday, Oct. 25th
- King Ed & Main: Crews will be doing cut repairs through the intersection from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Traffic will be down to one lane in each direction.

Start: Apr 01, 2009   Expected Completion: Dec 15, 2009   Project: 3082

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GRANVILLE MALL     (Under construction)
Description and Concept:

The Enhanced Existing option proposes the fewest changes to the existing operation of the street. North of Smithe Street, the existing curved bus mall is proposed to be straightened to provide a consistent sidewalk width of 8.5 metres for pedestrians. South of Nelson Street, traffic patterns would remain unchanged. Sidewalks would be widened by the width of the existing parking lane to provide a sidewalk that can be used to accommodate parked vehicles between street trees.

Buses and authorized vehicles would continue to use the dedicated lanes north of Smithe Street. Greater transit priority and reduced conflicts will result by removing northbound general purpose traffic starting at Nelson, one block further south than at present.

A one-block civic event space is proposed between Robson and Georgia Street. The plaza, characterized by both permanent and temporary installations, is envisaged as the centre of commercial street life in the downtown. Access to the two Granville Street rapid transit stations between Robson and Dunsmuir Streets will also be facilitated by the wider sidewalks of the civic plaza.

UPDATES

1)
As of March 18th the 600 blk Granville will be closed to traffic from Georgia to Dunsmuir for approximately eight weeks. Below are all streets closed by Jacob Bros. Construction for Granville Re-Design.

1) Closures along Granville :

Robson to Georgia - 700 block
Georgia to Dunsmuir- 600 block
Dunsmuir to Pender - 500 block
Pender to Hastings - 400 block
Hastings to Cordova - 300 block


2) Beginning on Friday Oct 16th, parking restrictions will begin on 1200 & 1100 blk Granville with intermittent closures required for various electrical work. The shipment of materials will also require intermittent closures at Drake and Granville going north to Cordova. The critical areas will be the ten intersections on Granville, Drake to Cordova with Davie, Robson, Georgia, Pender, and Hastings. Project: 2836

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ONTARIO/SEASIDE BIKE ROUTE DETOUR     (Approved)
For those who haven't walked or cycled on Ontario Street north of 1st Avenue since Monday October 5th, the connection between 1st Avenue and the Seaside Bike route (at Science World) is now detoured. The Seawall and Seaside bike route remain open between Cambie Bridge and Science World. The temporary closure and detour of these routes, Ontario and the Seaside bikeways, was recently presented to the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) by staff from Olympic Operations and VANOC.

In the coming days you will see the existing streetcar track transformed into a separated bike path with asphalt surface. This will provide a comfortable separated facility for both northbound and southbound cyclists. Pedestrians can choose to utilize the existing sidewalk along the west or east side of Quebec (the east sidewalk can be accessed by using the existing signalized intersections at Terminal and at First Avenue).

At the 1st Avenue connection the existing southbound right-turn lane is being converted to a separated bi-directional facility (from 1st Avenue north to the existing streetcar tracks).

1st Avenue between Quebec and Ontario will have limited access for motorists and asphalt will be installed soon to provide an improved cycling connection.

Look for directional and wayfinding signage and please be aware that crews will be working to finalize the above noted work.

Start: Oct 05, 2009   Expected Completion: Jan 15, 2010   Project: 3461

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METRO VANCOUVER 25TH AVE. - MAIN TO 22ND AVE. PHASE     (Under construction)
Metro Vancouver (formerly GVRD) is installing a new water main along King Edward (25th Ave). Phase 1 of this Construction will take place from Cambie eastward to Dumfries; this phase is expected to occur from July to October 2008. Construction of Phase 2 will take place in summer 2009 and go from Dumfries along 22nd to Victoria.

CURRENT UPDATES – Metro Vancouver is getting ready to start construction on Phase 3 of their 25th Avenue Main project. This project involves the construction of approximately 700m of 600mm ductile iron watermain. The route follows Dumfries Street from Kingsway to 22nd Avenue and then along 22nd Avenue from Dumfries Street to Victoria Drive. Construction is scheduled to start in mid-September and is expected to last approximately 2 months



Start: Jul 01, 2009   Expected Completion: Nov 15, 2009   Project: 3356

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RECONSTRUCTION OF FIRST AVENUE     (Under construction)
The City began an extensive, 18 month project to rebuild 1st Avenue between Quebec and Cambie on Dec 3rd. Bel Contracting has been hired to upgrade sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, electrical and communication utilities, and install a district heating system as part of the Olympic Village and South East False Creek (SEFC) redevelopment.

UPDATE
Sewer construction is set to begin in the South East False Creek which will impact traffic in that area in the coming months. The schedule is as follows

2nd Ave – Columbia to Cambie - Sewer construction completed
2nd Ave – Columbia to Quebec - Under construction, completion imminent
Intersection of 2nd Ave and Columbia - Mid/late July
Ontario – 2nd to 3rd - Early September
4th – Columbia to Ontario - Late July
5th – Columbia to Ontario - Late August
5th – Columbia to Alberta - Early October
Lane South of 5th – Columba to east - Late August
6th – Columbia to Ontario - Early September
Yukon – 2nd to Lane south of 7th - Pre-construction work starts late June, sewer main construction starts August 4, 2009

Start: Dec 03, 2007   Expected Completion: Dec 31, 2009   Project: 2509

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HIGHWAY 1 OVERPASS REINFORCEMENT AND REPLACEMENT     (Under construction)
As part of the Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement (PMH1) Project, many overpasses along the Highway 1 corridor need to be upgraded or replaced to accommodate for:
• the future widening of the highway
• improved durability for earthquake protection
• additional clearance for today’s taller commercial vehicles.

Work will begin on the series of overpasses between Vancouver and Burnaby in August 2009, and is scheduled for completion in late 2012.

Widening of 1st Avenue and Broadway Overpasses
In Vancouver, work will begin to upgrade and partly rebuild Highway 1 overpasses at 1st Avenue and Broadway/Lougheed Highway. Each overpass will be widened from two lanes to three. This work is also an important part of improving safety and accessibility at the 1st Avenue Interchange, including lengthened on and off-ramps. Work on the overpasses will be done from the cross streets below and will take place in three stages to ensure that both overpasses will remain open to vehicles throughout construction.

CURRENT UPDATES -
1)
Traffic Pattern Changes at 1st Avenue and Broadway
As part of the Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement (PMH1) Project, work is currently underway to widen Highway 1 overpasses at 1st Avenue and Broadway/Lougheed Highway from two lanes in each direction to three lanes. As part of this construction, a traffic pattern change will come into effect in the week of September 28, 2009, for three months.

What to Expect
On 1st Avenue, the left-hand turn lane to the Highway 1 eastbound on-ramp (under Highway 1) will be shifted slightly north, and the westbound through lanes will be reduced from three lanes to two. Directly beneath the Highway 1 overpass on Broadway/Lougheed Highway, westbound lanes will be narrowed slightly to create extra room in the centre median. On the eastbound side, the bus-only turning lane will be shortened, but will remain in use for buses only. Concrete barriers will be installed around these areas to create a safe work space in the centre median for construction crews to build new bridge piers for the highway overpasses above.

Safety
As crews continue to work along one of the busiest corridors in Canada, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are requested to obey construction signage and speed limits, and to watch for flag persons. Please use caution, particularly at night. Please note that traffic fines double in construction zones. A key goal of the PMH1 project is to maximize predictability during construction and minimize disruption for commuters, goods movers, residents and the public. Construction updates will be issued regularly as the project progresses.

2)
During the week of October 4, 2009, a lane shift will come into effect as part of the Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement (PMH1) Project. Along Highway 1, between Grandview Highway and Willingdon Avenue, lanes will be shifted to create more space for crews to work in the centre median area to build bridge piers. This traffic pattern change will be

Start: Aug 01, 2009   Expected Completion: Jan 01, 2012   Project: 3341

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CAMBIE RESTORATION     (Under construction)
OVERVIEW:
As Canada Line construction finishes on sections of Cambie, City of Vancouver crews begin the process of restoring and improving Cambie. Some of the work, such as sewer, water, and road repaving, will return Cambie to it's pre-Canada Line state.

Other work will improve street geometry and include corner bulges at key intersections and bike lanes for portions of the street. Other improvements include better sidewalks and landscaping, new pedestrian lighting, street furniture, and public art.

For further information visit vancouver.ca/cambie


Start: Apr 07, 2008   Project: 2604

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