Burrard Station's elevator is now closed for replacement, and TransLink says riders who need step-free access should plan a detour before heading downtown.
The closure began on July 21, 2026 and is expected to last until spring 2027. TransLink says customers should allow about 20 minutes of extra travel time when using the accessible detour.
What riders should do
TransLink lists two main accessible options while the Burrard Station elevator is out.
Riders can travel along Dunsmuir Street to Granville Station's accessible entrance, which is just southeast of Granville Street. TransLink also says customers can use the #5 Downtown/Robson bus between Burrard Station and Stadium-Chinatown Station.
If you are meeting someone downtown, build the detour into the arrival time. The closure affects elevator access between street level and SkyTrain at Burrard Station, not the whole station.
More station work is coming
TransLink says the Burrard closure is part of the Expo Line elevator replacement program. The agency says the program is upgrading 21 original elevators across 15 stations, with nine new Expo Line elevators already in service.
Royal Oak Station is next on the posted list. TransLink says elevator replacement work there starts on July 28, with the closure expected to last less than four months. Customers who need elevator access at Royal Oak should plan for the #148 Edmonds Station/Royal Oak Station bus detour and about 30 minutes of extra travel time.
This is a trip-planning update for riders who rely on elevators, caregivers, visitors with luggage, and anyone who cannot comfortably use stairs or escalators. Check TransLink's alerts page before travelling because platform, bus-bay, or station-access notices can change.
