Field hockey qualifier closes Gabriola Road

The addition of 2,100 temporary bleacher seats to the field hockey pitch has closed a section of Gabriola Road to pedestrians and vehicle traffic until May 9. There will be no through access between McKenzie Avenue and Ring Road. The seating is required for the World Women’s Hockey Olympic Qualifier, April 26 to May 4. Six countries, including Canada, are vying for one available spot at the Beijing Summer Olympics. The closure will not affect access to parking lots 2 and 3, located behind the McKinnon Building. Emergency service, delivery and garbage service access to the McKinnon and Continuing Studies buildings will not be affected.