In addition, the City Centre east parkade is closed until further notice, Ice District said, but the north and west parkade entrances remain accessible from 103 Avenue westbound.
It's unclear what other roads and areas will be closed as a result of the NHL bubble.
Players and personnel from the 12 western teams are scheduled to arrive in Edmonton by Sunday before games start Aug. 1. They will stay in the bubble for the duration of the playoffs and be tested for COVID-19 on a regular basis. The league is talking to local restaurants to cater meals for those within the bubble and coordinating with golf courses to open to players and personnel only on certain days.Despite the excitement to have hockey back and host 12 NHL teams, the bubble is already proving to be inconvenient some for some in downtown Edmonton.
Commuters, including those who ride their bikes to work, say they are having to take long detours or ride on the sidewalk to get around the fences.How has the NHL hub city improved your life? So far it means I need to change my commute by six blocks to pick up my groceries...
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