CoV Update

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: W Pender Sewer Upgrades 📍 WHERE: W Pender St from Bute to Thurlow & Thurlow St from W Hastings St to Melville St reduced down to one lane in each direction. 🕐 WHEN: 24/7 starting March 7 until May, 2022 Expect delays and plan ahead. #VanTraffic

Mixed snow & rain is back. Our crews are working hard to clear key routes across the city as well as treating priority routes in anticipating of more snow ❄️ ⚠️ Please slow down, watch for slippery sections, pooling water & drive for the current conditions.#VanTraffic

#BCStorm continues across #Vancouver this afternoon, with high winds & rain expected. Tips for staying safe today⬇️ ✅Drive carefully, watching for pedestrians/cyclists & slow down ✅Charge any electrical devices & prepare for a possible power outage. Follow @bchydro for more /1

Heads up: There’s a wind warning with gusts of up to 70 km/hour expected for #Vancouver. Stay safe out there and avoid wooded areas/large trees. Please report fallen branches or other issues via our VanConnect app or website 👉vancouver.ca/vanconnect. #BCStorm

With extreme temperatures expected this weekend, get ready to #BeatTheHeat! ☀️ Keep cool and hydrated - drink lots of water ☀️ Try eating cold foods such as salads & fresh fruits More tips on how and where to keep cool: ow.ly/KJMF50Fi4ne

Today, Haro-Bute Phase 2 water main and street upgrades begin on Bute St (between W Pender St and Haro St) until spring 2022. Drivers can expect block-by-block road closures. Access to businesses and sidewalks will be retained. Watch for detours and parking changes. #VanTraffic

PLEASE SHARE: Additional shelter spaces and warming centres will open tonight through to Monday (Jan 21-25) due to an Extreme Weather Alert. @BC_Housing Physical distancing will be encouraged to reduce the risk of transmission of #COVID19. Details ⬇️

We are preparing for first snow of the season by brining key routes including major roads, bus routes, bridges, and the 15 most-used pathways and bike routes and are opening additional indoor spaces for people experiencing homelessness. Learn more: ow.ly/pi7L50DfRfA

PLEASE SHARE: Shelter spaces and warming centres will open this weekend through Monday (Dec 18-21) due to an Extreme Weather Alert. Physical distancing will be encouraged to reduce the risk of transmission of #COVID19. Details ⬇️

Let’s keep our bike lanes safe! See a pothole or other hazard? Report it with #VanConnect and help keep our streets safe! ow.ly/P6X150CDhXH

The Canadian flag at Vancouver City Hall will be flown at half-mast to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Established in 1991, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal.

COVID-19 Need to Know: #COVID19 is circulating within our community, we need everyone to be committed to Stay Home, Stay Put so that we can #plankthecurve & slow the spread. #StayHomeStayPut: ow.ly/mmo930quCab @FireChiefReid

COVID-19 Need to Know: ❎@ParkBoard community centres, pools, fitness centres, ice rinks & golf courses will be closed ❎@VPL locations will be closed ❎@Vancivictheatre will be closed More details: ow.ly/LLDs50yNdry

@2wospirits Thank you for providing this information to us. We have sent the request via case 101013826159 to Streets as a high priority. ^SGS

@mel_esc_ Hi, please email granvilleupgrades@vancouver.ca and they should be able to provide an answer for you. Thanks for reaching out to us. ^^SGS

Hey @CityofVancouver how much longer will the Granville bridge be one lane southbound?

@hil_campbell Hi Hilary, we have submitted this information to our Streets department via case 101013808173 . Thanks for letting us know. ^SGS

@CityofBurnaby @Phr8Trayn Thanks for letting us know. We have submitted your request via case 101013808140 and will send someone out soon! ^SGS

@Phr8Trayn pinging @CityofVancouver about the traffic light issue because Burke Street & Boundary Road are under their jurisdiction

@CityofBurnaby That pesky pedestrian control is at it again. North East corner of Burke and Boundary.

Due to cold weather, Powell Street Getaway will be open as a warming centre tonight until Feb 9 along with EWR shelters across #Vancouver. If you need to stay warm, you will be welcomed at one of these locations. For details, see tables below:

@jgo_mo Hi, Recycling service in the COV is provided by RecycleBC. If you are having issues with their service provider, please contact RecycleBC: ow.ly/DyH130qcgRG You can report all city related issues via VanConnect app or at ow.ly/hnBl30qcgRH. Thank you. ^LM2

@CityofVancouver do you actually want to make recycling so frustrating in this city that people just give the fuck up? @Smithrite @GFLenv

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for #Vancouver today. Winds are expected to peak by noon & gusts will reach up to 90km/hr. For your safety, avoid large trees as branches may break. You can report any tree or traffic signal issues using Vanconnect or by calling 3-1-1