Traffic Advisory | Sat, Oct 26

Patrons should be aware that on Saturday, October 26, 2024, the annual Great Trek will be taking place on campus. To support the course of this event, some significant road closures and impacts will be in place from 7:00AM – 1:30PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024. We would suggest budgeting additional time to travel around on campus on that day.

Key Impacts:

  • Full Road Closures:
    • East Mall: University Boulevard to Crescent Road (Chan Centre loading bay access maintained)
    • Crescent Road: East Mall to West Mall
    • NW/SW Marine Drive: West Mall to 16th Avenue
    • University Boulevard: Main Mall to NW Marine Drive
    • Lower Mall: Memorial Road to University Boulevard
    • West Mall: University Boulevard to NW Marine Drive
    • Memorial Road: East Mall to Lower Mall
    • Old Marine Drive
  • Lane Closures:
    • SW Marine Drive:
      • Southbound lanes closed from 16th Avenue to Kullahun Drive, with traffic detoured east on 16th Avenue
      • Northbound traffic only allowed towards campus
    • Old Marine Drive:
      • Southbound lane closed—no exit onto SW Marine Drive.
      • Limited northbound traffic allowed through gaps in runners from SW Marine Drive.
  • Access & Additional Information:
    • Traffic Exiting Campus:
      • All outbound traffic via SW Marine Drive will be blocked. Please use 16th Avenue, University Boulevard, or Chancellor Boulevard to leave campus.
    • Transit Impacts: Public transit detours until approximately 1:30 PM. Visit TransLink.ca for route updates.
    • UBC Botanical Garden Access: Via Stadium Road during gaps in runners
    • Hospice Access: Available via East Mall and Stadium Road
  • Pedestrian Impacts:
    • Main Mall: From Crescent Road to Agronomy Road
    • Agricultural Road: From Main Mall to East Mall

Download a copy of the maps here.