On September 10, 2022, more than 6000 cyclists are expected to participate in the RBC GranFondo Whistler ride from Vancouver to Whistler.
As a result, motorists can expect possible delays of up to three hours between West Vancouver and Whistler between 5:30 am and 4:30 pm. Motorists are advised to obey all traffic control personnel and be prepared to stop during this large-scale cycling event.
During the event, speed limits will be reduced to 60 km/h on sections of Highway 99 between Horseshoe Bay and Whistler. Motorists are also advised to plan their travel well in advance, drive with caution and follow signs.
Sea to Sky Highway
Highway 99 at Porteau Cove Provincial Park – Counterflow traffic adjacent to cyclists in effect, with one lane northbound and one lane southbound available for motorists, leading to single-lane alternating traffic for 1.3 km, from 7:15 am to 11 am.
Highway 99 at Furry Creek – Local Furry Creek traffic will be re-routed via internal roads to access Highway 99 northbound and southbound, from 7:15 am until 11:30 am.
Highway 99 at Britannia Beach – Single-lane alternating traffic will be in effect for 1 km, with no northbound right turn permitted at Main Street (Copper Drive), from 7:30 am to 12:00pm.
Squamish
Highway 99 – Murrin Lake Park to Squamish – Traffic signals along this section will be flashing, with traffic control persons on site.
Highway 99 at Cleveland Avenue and Loggers Lane – Traffic signals will be flashing. No traffic access to Loggers Lane from Highway 99 at Cleveland Avenue or Industrial Way. Motorists are advised to use Centennial Way underpass to Loggers Lane, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Highway 99 – Valley Drive to Depot Road/Squamish – Traffic signals will be flashing and traffic movements, both to and from the east side of Highway 99, will be restricted and or closed. Garibaldi Highlands traffic impacts include Scott Crescent NB (North of Clark Drive), Mamquam Road WB (West of Diamond Head Road), Garibaldi Way WB (West of Tantalus Rd), and Depot Road WB (East of Hwy 99).
Whistler
Highway 99 – Function Junction to Village Gate Boulevard, Whistler – Signals will be flashing and traffic will be stopped intermittently at the entrances and exits to key Whistler destinations. Expect major delays entering and exiting the east side of Highway 99 in Whistler.
Highway 99 – Southbound Village gate boulevard to Callaghan valley road. Signals will be flashing and traffic will be delayed from 9:15 am – 10:00 am for the neutralized lead out. There will not be full road closure.
Alta Lake Road – Alternate Route to Highway 99, Whistler – Alta Lake road will be available as an alternate traffic route from Highway 99, in Whistler.
Whistler – Various Cross Street Intersections with Highway 99:
Blackcomb Way West – Closed in both directions.
Village Gate Boulevard – Closed to northbound and southbound traffic from Highway 99.
Lorimer Road and Whistler Way – Both roads are open as alternate routes to Village Gate.
Whistler Northlands Boulevard at Village Gate – Traffic signal will be flashing.
Traffic Control persons will be on site, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Callaghan Valley Road – closed in both directions.
For all of the locations, motorists are advised of the following times:
8 am to 8:30 am Intermittent delays
8:30 am to 10:30 am Full closure
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Intermittent delays
Highway 99 – Alice Lake Road to Function Junction (6 km south of Whistler) – Motorists should expect counterflow traffic adjacent to cyclists, through this area. Cyclists will occupy the northbound slow lane. One lane northbound and one lane southbound available for motorists. Counterflow is in effect from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
