Brier will come with some added traffic congestion downtown

SPORTS — The 2014 Sochi Olympic Games are almost over but the next big sports events is just about ready to start — the Tim Hortons Brier – Canadian Men’s Curling Championship takes place at Interior Savings Centre from March 1 to 9.

A large amount of visitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic is expected in the downtown area and the City is taking precautions to ensure safety for visitors and residents.

The  curb lane on Lansdowne Street directly behind Memorial Arena is closed until March 11 to permit loading and unloading of equipment, food and beverages for the Brier Patch festivities taking place at the arena.

The City will also erect wayfinding signage from Interior Savings Centre to Memorial Arena to assist pedestrians in finding their way between the two venues.

With the added vehicle and pedestrian traffic during the Brier, the public is being reminded to be extra vigilant with signs and traffic signals and to wear bright and reflective colours.