Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024
Highway 17 Closures
Keating Cross Road Overpass Project
Victoria to Swartz Bay
July 25, 29 and August 7, 2024
Patricia Bay Highway (Hwy 17) between Victoria and Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island will be temporarily closed from Tanner Road to Island View Road due to the Keating Cross Road Overpass Project during the noted times on the following dates:
Scheduled Highway Closures
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Thursday, |
Monday, |
Wednesday, |
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10:00 pm – 6:00 am |
8:00 pm – 6:00 am |
10:00 pm – 6:00 am |
Customers looking to travel to or from Swartz Bay terminal during closure times will be impacted and should plan their travel accordingly. A detour will be in effect via Central Saanich Road. Customers should be prepared for a 15-20 minute delay as a result.
Those using transit to Swartz Bay are strongly advised to take earlier bus departures because of the detour. Additional information is available online at: https://alerts.bctransit.com/RouteAlertsDetail/45/70/724.
For more information, please check the Keating Cross Overpass Project website here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/highway-17-keating-cross-overpass.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X, or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.
Chemainus Ferry Terminal
Notice of Project Work
July - August 2024
As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the safe operation of our terminal facilities, BC Ferries is carrying out construction work at the Chemainus terminal to maintain safe and reliable operation of the berth. Construction will begin mid-July and is anticipated to be completed by the end of August.
Work will be completed in between sailings from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday, and is not expected to impact sailings. Increased levels of noise are expected during some activities and BC Ferries will work closely with the contractor to minimize noise for our neighbours.
One week of night work is anticipated near the end of July to complete repair work on the timber trestle; night work is required to avoid interference with terminal operations. We will keep neighbours informed of the exact timing and anticipated impacts of the night work beforehand.
There will be a reduction to the terminal parking for the duration of the work to facilitate the storage of construction materials and equipment. Drivers and customers are asked to follow the direction of staff and signage, and are encouraged to arrive at the terminal early for their desired sailing.
BC Ferries would like to thank its customers and neighbours for their patience and understanding as we complete this necessary work.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, visit bcferries.com or follow @BCFerries on X.