Significant closures are coming for drivers and cyclists who access North Vancouver after crossing the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing.
Starting on July 31, the Dollarton Highway exit from westbound Highway 1 will be closed to allow construction of a new drainage culvert under the off-ramp. While that work is done, drivers will have to use the next exit (23A) and follow a temporary detour leading back to Dollarton. Over-height vehicles higher than 4.32 metres must exit at 23A to avoid hitting the nearby overpass. The closure is scheduled to last until Aug. 9.
“Travellers should expect some delays along Main Street near the construction zone while the closure is in effect,” the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure states.
Also related to the Phibbs Exchange project, the entire east sidewalk on the Ironworkers will be closed for most of August to allow crews to make improvements to the multi-use pathway running along the south side of Main Street through the construction zone. Until Aug. 25, pedestrians and cyclists will have to share the west sidewalk of the bridge and follow signs pointing to detours beyond the bridgehead, according to the ministry.
