Simple Explanation of Construction Impacts on Fir Street and on West 5th Avenue
The following is a brief summary of the construction impacts beside or near your facility:

Construction related vehicle traffic on/off West 5th Avenue and Fir Street

Closure of the sidewalk on the north side of West 5th Avenue from Granville to Fir

Partial closure of the east sidewalk on Fir Street from West 5th Avenue to West 4th Avenue

Intermittent closure of eastbound 5th Avenue immediately east of Fir Street

Flag persons directing traffic to/from driveways

Flag persons directing pedestrians to/from building entrances

South Side Construction Scope and Schedule
Pomerleau will continue constructing the following improvements:

Install underground conduits on West 5th Avenue.

Relocate a fire hydrant on Fir Street at West 5th Avenue

Install new pole bases and poles in support of the new traffic signal at the intersection of West 5th Avenue and Fir Street

Complete traffic signal in the Spring/Summer of 2024.

Construct new bicycle and pedestrian facilities along the north side of West 5th Avenue

Pomerleau Contact
Pomerleau’s site Superintendent is Mr. Dan Wilson and his cell phone number is 778-877-6611.

Pomerleau - works in the vicinity of South Granville BIA
The median demolition crew is now working over Granville Island and will continue to work southward for the next week or so. Pomerleau will start on the other median works (remove existing asphalt, complete concrete repairs and install new asphalt pavement) after the median demolition is completed (completion late Summer).

Pomerleau – Rolston Street Watermain Construction from Drake to Neon Street
Pomerleau crews will continue with this watermain construction for the next week or so.

Pomerleau – Continental Street Watermain Construction from Drake to Neon Street
Pomerleau crews will start this work next week and expect to be completed before the end of June. They will maintain single lane traffic on Continental during this work.

Pomerleau – North Loops Work
Pomerleau will continue working in the North Loops area as follows over the next month:

Remove the asbestos containing asphalt pavement from the west loop.

Remove the redundant street light poles and railings from the east and west loops.

Remove the east loop structure (another week or two).

Remove the west loop structure (duration of about 4 weeks).

Remove the former taxi administration building in the west loop (duration about 3 weeks).

Pomerleau – sewer construction on Pacific Street at Continental Street
Pomerleau plans to start work on Pacific Street on Monday, June 5, 2023 (total duration of about 5 to 6 weeks).

The first phase of this work will require the closure of the south side of Pacific Street (about 2 weeks duration).

Eastbound traffic will be detoured to the north side of Pacific Street between Howe Street and Rolston Street and the

VPD Traffic Authority will assist with traffic operations. Please be prepared for additional delays on Pacific Street in both directions during the sewer construction.

The following provides an explanation of the third party construction activities expected over the next few months.

SHAW Communications – Fibre cable rerouting on Continental, Rolston and Drake Streets
SHAW has completed most of the fibre cable transfers and should be finished in the next week or so.

BC Hydro works on Rolston Street at Neon Street
BC Hydro will be constructing new electrical works on Rolston (at Neon) to accommodate our project. The BC Hydro work is subject to completion of the new watermain (BC Hydro start date TBD).

TELUS works
TELUS will repair the sidewalk on the west side of Granville Street south of Drake Street in due course. TELUS will also be constructing new underground ducts on Neon Street, Continental Street and Drake Street. Pomerleau and TELUS are developing an integrated schedule to maintain access to the adjacent properties.

The following provides an explanation of the construction activities expected over the next few months at the south end of the project.

Pomerleau - Removal of Raised Median on the Granville Bridge
Pomerleau will be removing the raised centre median on the bridge and installing new asphalt pavement. This work will temporarily reduce the bridge to three lanes in each direction. This work could start as early as May (at the south end of the bridge) and would continue for several months.

Pomerleau – Traffic signal construction at Fir Street and West 5th Avenue
Pomerleau plans to construct the early works (foundations, electrical conduits etc.) for the new traffic signal. This work may start in May and the work would last for about 2 months. Please note that the new traffic signal would not be activated until the new bicycle and pedestrian connections are completed late next year.

The following work is occurring at the north end of the bridge, and should have limited impact on SG BIA members.

Pomerleau – North Loops Work
Pomerleau will be working in the North Loops area as follows:

Continue removing asbestos containing asphalt pavement from the east loop

Removal of redundant street light poles and railings from the east loop (start in 1 to 2 weeks)

Removal of the east loop structure (start in 2 to 3 weeks)

A similar work program will occur for the removal of the west loop.

SHAW Communications – conduit Construction on Rolston Street and on Drake Street
SHAW will continue constructing conduit for new communications lines as follows:

A section on Rolston Street between Drake Street and Neon Street

A section on Drake Street at Rolston Street.

SHAW Communications – conduit Construction on Continental Street and on Drake Street
SHAW will construct conduit for new communications lines as follows:

A section on Continental Street between Drake Street and Neon Street.

A section on Drake Street at Continental Street.

SHAW Communications – Fibre cable rerouting on Rolston, Continental and Drake Streets
Once the new conduits are completed, SHAW will reroute their existing cables into the new conduits. This work will have less traffic impact than the conduit works. However, due to the impact on customer service, SHAW plans to complete the cable transfers at night time. SHAW will contact you directly regarding temporary service impacts.

BC Hydro works on Rolston Street at Neon Street
BC Hydro will be constructing new electrical works on Rolston (at Neon) to accommodate our project works. That work is likely to occur in June.

TELUS works
TELUS will continue repairing the sidewalk on the west side of Granville Street south of Drake Street.

TELUS will also be constructing new underground ducts on Neon Street, Continental Street and Drake Street (schedule TBD).

Pomerleau – 2024 Landscaping Works at south end
The new landscaping would be installed next Fall, after the bicycle/pedestrian improvements have been constructed.

Continuing City construction projects:

Granville Bridge Structural Repairs and Recoating: short-term exclusion zones on Granville Island and Anderson St to set up scaffolding for work zone access continue into mid-2023

Granville Connector: construction underway with north loops now permanently closed and continuing through 2024

Special Events
Major Special Events in Q2 2023:

Vaisakhi, Apr 15

Sun Run, Apr 16

BMO Marathon and ½ Marathon, May 7

RBC Race for the Kids, June 11

Italian Day on the Drive, June 11

Jazz Festival – Downtown, June 24-July 3

Vancouver Half Marathon, June 25

Greek Day on Broadway, June 25

How does the City manage traffic impacts?

The City coordinates activities by our own crews/contractors and those of third-parties (such as private developers, utilities like BC Hydro and Metro Vancouver, film, and special events) to limit the impacts on residents, businesses, and all road users. Permits include provisions for lane closures/restrictions and staff actively monitors this work to ensure compliance.

New development sites are given specific street use requirements that are reasonable for their construction needs while maintaining an equitable level of service for road users. Each site requires new utilities, such as sewer lines, to service the building. The City requires that these connections be coordinated whenever possible through joint trenching and a single set of traffic impacts. As existing buildings age, they require short term Street Use Permits to access rooftops with materials and equipment for necessary repairs.

Engineering collaborates with the Vancouver Police Department’s Traffic Authority, who direct traffic at critical points around construction work to help ease bottle-necks.

The City makes every effort to keep residents, businesses and road users informed of traffic impacts. Here are a few ways we provide information on upcoming street impacts:

vancouver.ca/road-closure: all works coordinated by the City can be found here, to help you plan your trip in advance

VanConnect: download the app to help you manage your commute while on the road

Changeable message signage and public advisory signage for people driving, cycling, or walking while on the move

Social media traffic alerts: for the latest information and updates on large projects, major road closures or high impact special events follow the hashtag #VanTraffic and accounts for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Police Department on Twitter

We continue to be dedicated to coordinating the varying traffic impacts associated with street use to minimize the effects on those reliant on the street network.

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood building the future South Granville Station. Overnight on January 22 and 23, crews will be working to complete utility work on W. Broadway between Hemlock and Granville streets. Work will begin January 22 at 8 p.m. and continue until 5:30 a.m. the following morning. Work will continue on January 23 during the same time period.

What to Expect
Access to residences, businesses, and parking lots will be maintained throughout the night work. People in the area can expect one lane of traffic in each direction to be maintained, pedestrians to be detoured around the work, some elevated noise during the work, specifically around hydro vac activities up to 10 p.m., and overnight lighting in the area focused on the site to maintain safety for our crews. Mitigation measures include, but are not limited to, conducting the noisiest construction activities earlier in the evening, installing white noise back-up signals on equipment, utilizing quieter models of equipment, including hand tools, installing moveable sound barriers, and directing all lights away from residential buildings. Please plan extra travel time, watch for wayfinding information, and obey traffic control personnel and all signs.

Please note, this information is current at the time of sending; however, schedules are subject to change. Visit broadwaysubway.ca

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood continuing major construction near the future South Granville Station between Hemlock and Granville streets.

Activities for the next three months include:

February: Relocating utilities and excavating the surface of the road.

March - April: Beginning to install the traffic deck on the south side; shifting traffic patterns; and drilling for structural supports on the north side of W. Broadway.

Residents and businesses will experience noise and vibration during major construction activities. People in the area should expect congestion, sidewalk modifications, possible temporary street closures, temporary lane closures, and reduced street parking, speed limits and travel lanes. Please plan extra travel time, watch for wayfinding information, and obey traffic control personnel and all signs. All businesses remain open and access to residences, businesses and parking lots is maintained for all abilities. Visit the parking alternatives map for options.

We know that construction can be disruptive, and we are working hard to minimize impacts in your neighbourhood. We will continue to keep you informed in advance of work, including night work for utilities and traffic deck installation, to help you plan accordingly. Thank you for your patience.

Notices are available online for more information. Want to learn more? Check out the four steps to build a traffic deck.

Night Work to re-connect utilities near Granville Street and W. Broadway begins on October 24, 2021

Maybe you The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is relocating utilities in your neighbourhood ahead of major construction. As part of this work, BSPC is relocating water service connections over a two-week period at Granville St. and at Hemlock St. Some work is being completed at night, beginning October 24th, to minimize impacts to businesses and residents. BSPC will directly contact the businesses and residents we anticipate will be affected by a water shutdown or nightwork as additional dates are confirmed.

Traffic Patterns are changing around the future South Granville Station – Night Work

Corporation (BSPC) is in your neighbourhood changing traffic patterns to allow for the building of a traffic deck between Hemlock and Granville streets. BSPC will be shifting traffic to the north side of W. Broadway between Granville and Hemlock streets to prepare for traffic deck installation on the south side. Expect some traffic lane shifts on W. Broadway from Pine St. to Birch St., as well as on Fir St. (at the intersection) and Granville St. (at the intersection). Four lanes of traffic, two in each direction, will remain open on W. Broadway.

Utility Work in Preparation for Construction of the Future South Granville Station –Night Work

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is relocating utilities in your neighbourhood ahead of major construction. Since work began in August, the median between Fir and Hemlock streets has been removed, and initial utility work on Hemlock Street has been completed. Remaining activities include night work that will continue until the end of September from 8 pm until 6 am. Work includes utility work on Hemlock and on the south side of W. Broadway between Granville and Hemlock streets. No utility impacts on residents or businesses are expected as part of this work.

Item descriThe notification dated July 22, 2021, has been updated with current scheduling details – Evening and Night Work dates.

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is relocating utilities in your neighbourhood ahead of major construction. In preparation for building the traffic deck in the South Granville this summer, activities will be carried out near the future South Granville Station on Broadway between Fir and Hemlock streets. Work is broken down into 3 segments, but will not happen in sequential order.ption