A section of one of Vancouver's busiest streets will close in both directions over the Thanksgiving Day long weekend.
The City of Vancouver plans to close vehicle traffic on Cambie Street from West 41st Avenue to West 45th Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 12 to "support crane activity at the Oakridge Park development site at 650 West 41st Ave.," according to a news release.
Drivers should plan an alternative route in the area during the closure from roughly 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
While the job is expected to be completed on Saturday, there is a potential for it to continue into Sunday, depending on the weather. If that happens, drivers should expect the same road closures.
The city says EllisDon, the top contractor for the development site, is coordinating the "complex and time-sensitive" work.
Vancouver has ongoing work on the Oak Street sewer project
Additionally, the city reminds drivers to expect lane reductions nearby on Oak Street from West 64th Avenue to West 70th Avenue as part of the ongoing work on the Oak Street Sewer Separation Upgrades.
Since no active work is scheduled at the Oak Street site over the long weekend, two lanes will remain open in each direction.
The city offers the following traffic tips:
- If you are travelling in and around the area, plan and expect delays.
- Abide by “No Parking” signs and “Pedestrian Detour” signs in the area.
- To stay ahead of road closures throughout the city, visit our road closures page.
- Follow #VanTraffic or use the city's traffic cameras to check traffic conditions along your commute.
- Visit the TransLink alerts page for changes to your bus service.
