Granville Connector

We have built the first phase of the Granville Connector with the installation of new pedestrian and cyclist connections across the Granville Bridge. We have also removed the north Granville loops and created a standard street grid layout. 

This work will transform the way we use the bridge by creating safer, more convenient access to active transportation and transit while enabling future improvements.

What's happeningThe connector is open

The protected walking and cycling path across the west side of the Granville Bridge is now open.

It provides a safe, accessible, and seamless route for everyone who wants to walk, bike, or roll from downtown Vancouver to Central Broadway and the Arbutus Greenway. 

H-road open

In June 2025, we opened the residential street network at the north end of the bridge. Drivers and pedestrians can now access Continental, Rolston, and Neon streets from Pacific Street, Drake Street, and the Granville Bridge. Learn more about this change

Drake Street upgrades

We’re also completing transportation upgrades on nearby Drake St. In summer 2025, we’ll start the final phase of these upgrades at the Burrard Street intersection and between Granville Street and Pacific Boulevard.  Learn more about the Drake Street upgrades project

Burrard South Slope detour

Construction for a temporary bike path in the Burrard Slopes park project area will begin later this summer, which will connect cyclists to the Granville Connector and Arbutus Greenway. During that construction, cyclists will be detoured along a block of both West 5th Avenue and Pine Street. 

South ramp work

The Granville Bridge south ramps rehabilitation project continues on the south end of the bridge, with phased ramp closures in place until summer 2026. This planned maintenance work on the ramps used to enter and exit the bridge on the south side includes concrete repairs, deck joint replacement, and bearing replacement work.   


Details

Location

Granville Bridge

Duration

Winter 2023 to summer 2025

Work hours

Monday to Friday: 7am to 5pm, extended hours including some overnight work (8pm to 7am) and weekend work as needed.


Improvements

Construction will have no impact on marine navigation in False Creek. For more information, review the Canadian Navigable Waters Act public notice  (160 KB).

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Contact us

Community Liaison

Phone: 604-873-7307
Email: granvilleconnector@vancouver.ca

 

Recommended long-term design


Timeline and milestones

The timeline is subject to change based on input and direction by Council.

  • October 31, 2012

    Transportation 2040 approved

    Council approves proposal for improved walking and cycling facilities on Granville Bridge as part of Transportation 2040 Plan

  • January 30, 2019

    Council approval

    Council approves moving forward with public engagement to inform additional design options as part of improvements along Granville Bridge

  • April 2019

    Phase 1

    Public consultation launches to inform the design of a new path along Granville Bridge. We asked for feedback on our draft goals, how you use the bridge today, as well as hopes, concerns, and ideas about the project.

  • September 2019

    Phase 2

    City launches the second phase of public engagement. We asked for feedback on 6 design options that reflect the feedback from phase 1.

  • Early 2020

    Phase 3

    Based on Phase 2 input, the recommended 'West Side +' design was shared to gauge support, and for additional input for further refinements

  • September 2020

    Council decision

    Final recommendations presented to Council, and Council votes to endorse the long-term concept and approves moving forward with an interim design as part of this Capital Plan

  • Late 2021

    Final design

    Work with consulting team to finalize project's design and construction planning

  • Early 2023

    Construction begins on interim design

  • Fall 2023

    North loops removed

  • Spring to summer 2024

    North end section of bridge replaced

  • We are here
  • Spring 2025

    Granville Street bridge access reopens

  • To be determined

    Long-term design implementation


Related projects

Drake Street upgrades

We’re carrying out phased upgrades to Drake Street from Burrard Street to Pacific Boulevard.

Granville Bridge upgrades

We’re carrying out rehabilitation work on the steel structure of the Granville Bridge.

Broadway Plan

Opportunities for new housing, jobs, and amenities around the new Broadway Subway in Mount Pleasant, Fairview, and Kitsilano over 30 years.