FBRV
'First Half' Half Marathon

Road Closures

Traffic Advisory

The annual First Half traditionally occurs on the first or second Sunday of February, between 8:30am and Noon. The area around the Roundhouse Community Centre and David Lam Park is a hub of activity during this time. Residents are encouraged to please plan ahead and be aware of the road closures and temporary parking restrictions noted below. Vancouver Police and course marshals will be on hand to control traffic at all intersections on the race route for the duration of the event. Residents may experience brief delays as runners pass. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

On race day, temporary road closures and parking restrictions begin at 5am as noted below

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Roads Impacted

Roads Impacted

On race day, temporary road closures and parking restrictions begin at 5am as noted below:

Pacific Blvd: Westbound traffic open*. Pacific Blvd Eastbound Roads closed between Seymour St and Drake St from 5am-12pm and between Drake St and Carral St from 8am to 9am. *Parking Restrictions will begin at 5am on Pacific Blvd, south side Eastbound lanes, from Granville to Abbott.

Beach Ave: Westbound traffic open*. Intermittent access to Aquatic Centre maintained with VPD assistance. Buildings that exit directly onto Beach or the eastside of Pacific Blvd will be monitored by Vancouver Police who will ensure safe entrance or exit from the building at the earliest safe opportunity. *Parking Restrictions begin at 5am on Beach Ave, both sides, from Granville to Howe.

Davie and Nelson St: Residents will have unrestricted vehicle access in and out of the area after approximately 9am via Davie and Nelson Streets. From 8:15am-9am access and egress to 100 Drake, 100 Davie and 1000 – 1100 Marinaside will be via Nelson St, with assistance of Vancouver Police. Parking Restrictions begin at 5am on Davie St, west side, south of Pacific Blvd and on Nelson St, both sides, from Expo Blvd to Pacific Blvd.

Drake St: Road Closed, Pacific Blvd to Marinaside, between 9am on Saturday, February 10 to 12.30pm on Sunday, February 11. Parking Restrictions from 5am to 2pm on Drake St, both sides, from Pacific Blvd to Marinaside Dr.

Smithe St: Roads Closed, Pacific Blvd to Beatty 8:15am-9am. Parking Restrictions begin at 5am on race day.

Expo Blvd: Road Closed, Carral St to Cambie St 8:20am-9am. Parking Restrictions begin at 5am on race day.

Cambie Bridge: Northbound traffic closed from 8am-9am. Southbound bridge traffic will remain open as normal.

Granville and Howe St: Road Closed, Pacific Blvd to Beach Ave 8am-12pm. Intermittent traffic control crossing with Vancouver Police. Parking Restrictions begin at 5am on Granville and Howe St, both sides, from Pacific Blvd to Beach Ave.

Rolston St: Rolston St Parkade may exit via Continental St, 8am-12pm. Trained traffic control personnel will grant intermittent traffic control crossing when it is safe to do so.

Stanley Park Dr: Road Closed between North Lagoon Dr and Lagoon Dr, from 8:30am to 10am. Parking Restrictions begin at 5am on race day.

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