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Travel advisory:
Highway 17 Closures - Keating Cross Road Overpass Project - July 29 and August 7, 2024
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Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024
Highway 17 Closures
Keating Cross Road Overpass Project
Victoria to Swartz Bay
July 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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Monday, |
Wednesday, |
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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.
OVERVIEW
Located between Vancouver and the US border crossing, Delta is home to outdoor activities featuring amazing parks, vast farmlands and breathtaking beaches.
Top things to do
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Pick fresh berries
During the summer, visit a U-Pick berry field and search for the sweetest and juiciest berries among the bunch.
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Explore Burns Bog Delta Nature Reserve
Walk along wooden boardwalks that weave through lush forested areas at Burns Bog Nature Reserve, which has over 300 unique plants and local wildlife.
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Plan a beach day
Explore Boundary Bay Regional Park and watch thousands of birds using the Pacific Flyway migration route.
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Find your favourite brands at Tsawwassen Mills
Visit Tsawwassen Mills, a premium outlet shopping mall with unique dining options at the food hall, and extraordinary entertainment attractions.
Nearby cities
Langley
Relax and enjoy the small-town charm of Langley, just a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The town is rich with history and surrounded by farms and lush scenery.
Richmond
Just 25 minutes from Tsawwassen terminal, and only 20 minutes south of downtown Vancouver, and home to Vancouver International Airport, Richmond provides an ideal place to relax that’s still close to all the attractions of Vancouver.
Tsawwassen
Take the ferry across to visit the suburban seaside community of Tsawwassen, which runs alongside the US border and beside the Pacific Ocean. Discover Indigenous heritage, plenty of water sports, shopping, parks, golf and more.
Burnaby
Stay just outside of Vancouver in the city of Burnaby to experience all the attractions of both cities. Enjoy the beautiful parks, world-class shopping at BC’s largest mall, historical sites and art galleries in Burnaby.
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