Broadway between Cambie and Alberta closed for six months of subway work
Two-block closure started Monday, July 20, to remove temporary traffic bridges above the new Broadway-City Hall station and allow construction of the Millennium Line extension.
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Two blocks of West Broadway between Cambie Street and Alberta Street are now closed to all vehicles through late 2026 or early 2027 to make way for a critical phase of the Broadway Subway construction.
The closure began at noon on Monday, July 20. Pedestrian sidewalks on the two blocks remain open for businesses and residents. General vehicle traffic and TransLink buses—including the busy 99 B-Line and No. 9 UBC/Boundary—are detouring along West 8th Avenue via intersections at Cambie and Alberta streets.
Concrete barriers have been installed, and new bus-only lanes are in place to help TransLink buses make turns through the detour route. New temporary traffic signals and turning restrictions are now active at Cambie's intersections with both Broadway and 8th Avenue. The westbound bus stops for the 99 B-Line and No. 9 serving Broadway-City Hall Station have been moved slightly closer to the end of the block, while the eastbound stop for the 99 B-Line has relocated nearly one block west near Ash Street.
Major vehicle traffic congestion was observed shortly after the noon closure, especially for eastbound traffic on West Broadway heading toward Cambie. Drivers and bus passengers are advised to allow extra travel time and consider West 2nd Avenue or West 12th Avenue as alternative east-west routes.
The closure is necessary to safely remove temporary traffic bridge structures that span above the Millennium Line's new Broadway-City Hall subway station structure and a major crossover track switch.
The facts
When did the Broadway closure between Cambie and Alberta start?
The closure of West Broadway between Cambie Street and Alberta Street began at noon on Monday, July 20, 2026.
How long will the Broadway closure last?
The two-block closure will remain in place through late 2026 or early 2027.
Which transit routes are affected by the closure?
The 99 B-Line and No. 9 UBC/Boundary buses are detouring along West 8th Avenue via Cambie and Alberta streets during the closure.
Why is Broadway closed?
The closure is necessary to remove temporary traffic bridge structures above the Millennium Line's new Broadway-City Hall subway station and a major crossover track switch as part of Broadway Subway construction.
