Traffic Alert: Taylor Swift concert will cause congestion, delays in ...
The City of Vancouver is asking residents and visitors to plan ahead if travelling downtown from Friday to Sunday, and to take transit if possible.
Published Dec 05, 2024 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 2 minute read
The City of Vancouver is warning residents and visitors to expect heavy traffic congestion and delays downtown this weekend, mainly because of the Taylor Swift concerts.
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Anyone travelling in the area is asked to plan ahead and take transit, bike or walk if possible from Friday through Sunday, as thousands of visitors arrive for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts, as well as other events, games and festivities.
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Drivers can expect lengthy delays near B.C. Place, Rogers Arena and Concord Pacific Place.
TransLink is providing extra service across bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus on all three concert nights with a special Rogers West Coast Express ‘Midnight’ Train on Saturday.
B.C. Ferries is also cautioning travellers to be wary of delays and congestion. Spokesperson Sheila Reynolds said it’s anticipated to be significantly busier during peak sailing times, particularly at the Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen terminals.
Passengers with reservations can expect to sail as scheduled, she said. However, those traveling without a reservation should prepare for longer waits.
“We recommend planning travel during off-peak times, and around routes or times with available reservation space,” she said, adding that walking on board is a good way to ensure travel.
B.C. Ferries has added extra sailings on Friday in both directions between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay at 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. There will also be additional late night-sailing: One on Sunday from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen at 11 p.m. and from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay at 1 a.m. Monday.
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Harbour Air reports a strong demand for flights to downtown Vancouver this weekend. The floatplane company said it has also added extra flights, and there are still some seats available.
Various concert-related road closures and passenger zones will be in effect in Vancouver from noon until midnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, city staff said in a news release Thursday.
Road closures and local access:
• Full closure of the 700 and 800 blocks of Beatty Street between Smithe Street and West Georgia Street • Full closure of Pacific Boulevard from the Cambie Bridge off-ramp to Pat Quinn Way • Full closure of northbound Cambie Bridge off-ramp to Pacific Boulevard eastbound • Full closure of the 100 block of Robson Street between Cambie Street and Beatty Street
Staff say access to residences, hotels and parkades in the area will be maintained at all times.
Cambie and Hamilton streets from Smithe Street to West Georgia Street, along with Pacific Boulevard between Pat Quinn Way and Quebec Street will be designated passenger pick-up and drop-off zones, which drivers, taxis and ride shares can use for up to three minutes.
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There are also notable traffic work this weekend, including reduced lanes on the Cambie Bridge from noon until midnight daily for ongoing deck repair.
Oak Street, between West 64th and 70th Avenues, will also have only one lane open in each direction for sewer upgrade work and scheduled crane activity on Saturday.
For more on times and policies related to the big concert visit: Taylor Swift in Vancouver: Set times, merch prices, bag policy, and more.
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