Drivers are advised to plan for traffic delays this weekend near Highway 1 and East 1st Avenue, as the on- and off-ramps to and from the highway will close from Friday, Oct. 10, until Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

Starting at 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, City of Vancouver crews will complete road improvements along East 1st Avenue between Rupert Street and Boundary Road. Drivers can detour through East Hastings Street to access Highway 1 and should plan additional travel time through the route. All ramps will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 a.m.

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit will advise if any further closures or extensions are needed.   

Given the anticipated long-weekend traffic, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternative routes and expect delays in the area. Travellers are reminded to obey signage.

Traffic updates will be available here: https://www.drivebc.ca/