Northwest Marine Drive closed for Spanish Banks Creek culvert replacement

VANCOUVER - Drivers are advised of a road closure planned along Northwest Marine Drive at Spanish Banks in Vancouver, starting Monday, July 27, 2026.

The closure will allow Ministry of Transportation and Transit crews to replace the existing culvert in Spanish Banks Creek. It will help facilitate fish passage and address damage and sediment buildup from the November 2021 atmospheric river.

A full road closure will be in place on Northwest Marine Drive from July 27 until Sept. 30, 2026. Traffic will be detoured along West 4th Avenue/Chancellor Boulevard. Work will be ongoing from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., with the closure in place throughout the duration of the project, including during non-working hours.

Drivers are reminded to obey all signage and traffic-control personnel in the area. People travelling through the area are encouraged to plan for additional travel time through the detours, especially during peak travel periods, and to check DriveBC for the most up-to-date information.