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title: "Maple Street closed at W Broadway as subway construction enters new phase"
description: "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."
canonical_url: "https://voche.me/news/w-broadway-traffic-closure-maple-street-november-2026"
last_updated: "2026-11-02T19:56:49.453Z"
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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.

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