Vancouver, Jan 14, 2026, 08:21 PST
- From Jan. 26 to late March, Oakridge–41st Avenue Station will shut down at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights.
- The station’s elevator will be out of service from Jan. 26 through April 30, restricting step-free access during that period.
- TransLink says the Oakridge Park redevelopment will wrap up full station upgrades by summer 2026.
TransLink announced it will close Vancouver’s Oakridge–41st Avenue Station at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights for about two months as work shifts to the next upgrade phase. Early closures already underway will continue until Jan. 15. The elevator is scheduled to be out of service from Jan. 26 to April 30, during which crews will demolish parts of the existing entrance and install large glass roof panels. (Translink)
The early shutdown cuts into late-night travel on the Canada Line, hitting riders who count on that stop instead of trekking to King Edward or Langara–49th Avenue stations. After 11 p.m., trains will skip this stop entirely. TransLink is directing riders to catch the No. 15 bus on Cambie or the No. 49 bus along 41st Avenue while work ramps up, though some detours could tack on as much as 20 minutes. (Translink)
The upgrades relate to the Oakridge Park redevelopment at Cambie Street and West 41st Avenue, a lengthy rebuild of the old Oakridge Centre site. TransLink has said the project aims to deliver more direct transit access to the new development. In a 2024 statement, TransLink noted the developer is covering most of the station upgrades, while funding for new escalators will come from TransLink’s capital program. (Translink)
The City of Vancouver confirmed that QuadReal Property Group and Westbank Development are pushing forward with the larger Oakridge redevelopment, following a rezoning approved back in 2014. Public amenities—a community centre and library—are slated for completion by summer 2026. (Vancouver)
TransLink has identified Oakridge–41st as a busy station, with over 7,000 daily users. That number is expected to climb as the area around the project grows denser. (The Buzzer blog)
The station shuts down at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. Fridays and Saturdays stay open later, and there’s no early closure scheduled for Feb. 16.
From late January through April, the elevator shutdown will probably pose the bigger hurdle for certain trips, blocking the station’s step-free access from street level to the platforms.
TransLink says the long-term project aims to boost access and capacity, featuring new escalators, a redesigned entrance with improved weather protection, and a direct underground link to the Oakridge Park site.
The typical risk for winter construction is a slipping end date. TransLink pointed to weather as a potential cause, while the project’s location next to an active redevelopment area means staging can shift rapidly.
