A helicopter in flight with bright blue sky in the background

Temporary road closures downtown this Sunday for helicopter operation

November 14 2025 –

This weekend, there will be temporary road and sidewalk closures in the area around Howe Street and the north end of the Granville Bridge to enable the safe helicopter transport of a 1,135 kg (2,500 lb) piece of mechanical equipment from 777 Pacific Street to 1335 Howe Street.  

Weather permitting, the operation is expected to take place between 9:30 am and 11 am on Sunday, November 16. It will require two closures of Howe Street for less than five minutes each, coordinated by Talon Helicopters Ltd. 

Access to all residences and businesses will be retained; however, residents may experience intermittent noise from the helicopter and temporary street, sidewalk, parking and traffic impacts. VPD will be onsite directing traffic. Please follow all detours and abide by “No Parking” and “No Stopping” signs in the area.  

Impacted areas and closure details:

  • Access to residents and businesses will be maintained with some intermittent impacts 
  • Full street and sidewalk closure of the southbound on-ramp of the Granville Bridge 
  • Curb lane closure and parking restrictions on the 1200-block of Howe Street 
  • Full street and sidewalk closure and parking restrictions on the 1300-block of Howe Street 
  • Vancouver Police Department (VPD) will manage the intersection of Howe Street and Drake Street 
  • Transit in the area will not be impacted