A portion of Columbia Street will be closed to traffic next weekend as work continues on the Pattullo Bridge replacement project.
The project team has announced that there will be traffic pattern changes implemented on Columbia Street, between McBride Boulevard and Elliot Street, starting on Aug. 25. The road closure will allow crews to complete additional underground utility work.
Here’s what’s happening:
An eastbound closure of Columbia Street, between McBride Boulevard and Elliot Street, will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25 and will remain in effect until 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. During this time, motorists will be able to take detour routes – Royal Avenue via Sixth Street and/or Front Street.
The project team is expected to reopen one westbound lane (heading into the downtown) on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 6 a.m., including access to the Pattullo Bridge.
During the time that the road is closed to through-traffic, Columbia Street will remain open to local traffic between Sixth and Elliott streets.
While the road closure is in effect, access to local businesses on Columbia Street will be maintained. Emergency vehicles access will be maintained at all times and the Central Valley Greenway will remain open for pedestrian and cyclist use.