Canada: Road Closures Begin (Already!) for Winter Olympics in February

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | October 21st, 2009 | Trackback

Road closures will begin Nov. 1 in Vancouver to prepare residents for the 21st Winter Olympics, which will be held in the city and surrounding area Feb. 12-28. To prevent gridlock during the games, authorities plan to convince locals to use public transit and avoid traveling into Olympic venues during peak hours. The Nov. 1 closures will restrict foot and vehicle traffic around the Olympic Village, including 1st Avenue and the seawall walkway on the south side of False Creek. Additional closures will begin in January, with more occurring in February and during the games. When the Olympics are on, officials will urge people to use public transit and avoid traveling into downtown Vancouver between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. or leaving between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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