Pipeline protest in Vancouver blocking access at Ironworkers Memorial Bridge

Vancouver Police say that traffic is backed up near the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge due to a pipeline protest.

Just before 1:30 p.m. today, the VPD took to Twitter to warn drivers that traffic is backed up on the McGill Street off-ramp from the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge due to a protest.

Now, the McGill off-ramp is closed to non-commercial traffic in both directions and drivers are advised to avoid the area.

#BCHwy1 - The McGill off ramp is closed to non-commercial traffic in both directions due to protest activity at the Port of Vancouver. Assessment in progress, use an alternate route (Hastings). #YVR

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) January 29, 2021

Trans Canada Mountain Expansion Pipeline opponents

Earlier today, Extinction Rebellion stated that Trans Canada Mountain Expansion Pipeline opponents would be gathering in Callister Park in East Vancouver around noon. They added that protesters may "disrupt traffic at a nearby location thereafter, including a blockade of the port of Vancouver."

Pipeline opponents are gathering, starting at Callister Park in East Vancouver today at noon. The group may disrupt traffic at a nearby location thereafter, including a blockade of the port of Vancouver.

Unceded Coast Salish Territories (VANCOUVER, BC)

— Extinction Rebellion Vancouver (@XRVancouverBC) January 29, 2021