Maple Street closed at W Broadway as subway construction enters new phase
The Broadway Subway Project is shifting traffic and closing Maple Street at Broadway starting November 2, with changes to Arbutus and Cypress streets as well.
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Starting Monday, November 2, drivers on West Broadway face several traffic changes as the Broadway Subway Project moves into a new phase of road work. Vancouver Is Awesome reported the changes this morning.
Vehicle traffic is shifting to the north side of W Broadway between Arbutus and Cypress streets. Maple Street is closed at Broadway in both directions for around three weeks.
What is changing on each street
The Broadway Subway Project press release lists four changes taking effect Monday:
Maple Street: closed at Broadway in both directions for around three weeks, to support traffic deck removal and road restoration.
Cypress Street: reopening in both directions between W 8th and W 10th avenues.
Arbutus Street: one-way southbound only between W Broadway and W 8th Avenue, with turning restrictions. This has been the case during parts of the construction, but the Broadway Subway Project confirmed it continues under the new phase.
W Broadway between Oak and Laurel: intermittent, single-lane, alternating traffic from 8 pm to 5 am for around one week, with restrictions for drivers turning from W Broadway onto Oak Street.
Who the changes affect
The stretch between Arbutus and Laurel sees heavy traffic from people heading to and from the Kitsilano and Fairview neighbourhoods, as well as drivers accessing businesses, medical offices and the hospital area further east.
The Broadway Subway Project says access to businesses, health services and residences will be maintained throughout. Drivers are asked to follow traffic control personnel and signage, and to allow extra travel time.
What the project is doing
The Broadway Subway Project is building the extension of the Millennium Line west along Broadway to Arbutus Street. The project entered a road restoration phase this fall. Traffic deck removal clears the way for crews to restore the road surface above the underground tunnel work.
The project has a public information line at 1-844-815-6114, open around the clock. Residents can also sign up for email notifications about upcoming construction and traffic changes through the project's newsletter.
If you drive, walk or cycle in the West Broadway corridor, check the Broadway Subway Project's update page before your next trip. The information line takes questions any time of day.
Questions this story answers
What is closed on W Broadway starting November 2, 2026?
Maple Street is closed at W Broadway in both directions for about three weeks, according to the Broadway Subway Project. Vehicle traffic on W Broadway is also shifting to the north side of the street between Arbutus and Cypress streets to support road restoration work.
How long will Maple Street be closed at Broadway?
The Broadway Subway Project says Maple Street will be closed at Broadway in both directions for around three weeks. The closure started Monday, November 2, 2026, and is to support traffic deck removal and road restoration work on W Broadway.
What changes are happening to Arbutus Street near W Broadway?
Arbutus Street is one-way southbound only between W Broadway and W 8th Avenue, with turning restrictions. This change is part of the Broadway Subway Project's current phase of traffic deck removal and road restoration work that started November 2, 2026.
Is Cypress Street open near W Broadway?
Cypress Street is reopening in both directions between W 8th and W 10th avenues, according to the Broadway Subway Project. The Maple Street closure and Cypress Street reopening are happening at the same time.
What overnight construction is planned on W Broadway between Oak and Laurel?
The Broadway Subway Project says there will be intermittent, single-lane, alternating traffic on W Broadway between Oak and Laurel streets from 8 pm to 5 am for around one week. There are also restrictions for drivers turning from W Broadway onto Oak Street.
Can people still reach businesses and homes on W Broadway during the closures?
The Broadway Subway Project says access to businesses, health services and residences will be maintained. Drivers are advised to watch for traffic control personnel and signage and to plan for extra travel time.
Why is the Broadway Subway Project making these traffic changes?
The Broadway Subway Project says the traffic changes are to support traffic deck removal and road restoration activities. The project is building the extension of the Millennium Line along Broadway in Vancouver.
Where can I get more information about the W Broadway traffic changes?
The Broadway Subway Project has a 24/7 public information line at 1-844-815-6114. You can also sign up for notifications about traffic and construction activities through the subway project newsletter.
Sources
The pages this story draws on. Open one to check a claim yourself.
- Vancouver Is Awesome: New road closures, traffic pattern changes coming to W Broadwayvancouverisawesome.com
- Broadway Subway Project: Current construction workbroadwaysubway.ca
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