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Travel advisory:
Highway 17 Closures - Keating Cross Road Overpass Project - July 25, 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 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.
OVERVIEW
Nestled along the east coast of Graham Island, Tlell is the perfect place to enjoy wildlife adventures, hikes, cultural experiences and even a music festival.
Top things to do
Credit: Haida House
Experience panoramic views
Soak in the surrounding views at the award-winning cultural lodge, Haida House and enjoy having the ocean in your backyard.
Credit: Flavien Mabit / Go Haida Gwaii
Hike scenic trails
Discover different landscapes in Naikoon Provincial Park on hikes along the Mayer Lake Shoreline Trail, East Beach Trail or the popular Pesuta Shipwreck Trail.
Credit: Destination BC / Kent Bernadet
Explore local art studios
Browse authentic Haida artwork and creations at local studios and galleries like Sitka Studio and Crystal Cabin Gallery.
Credit: Destination BC / Ian Holmes
Discover the rainforest
Discover the vast rainforest in Vladimir J. Krajina Ecological Reserve with 9,834 of hectares and 60km of marine shoreline to explore.
Credit: Destination BC / Grant Harder
Fish for salmon
Fish for coho salmon and steelhead in Tlell River, the second longest river in Haida Gwaii.
Nearby cities
Prince Rupert
Relax in the port of Prince Rupert, a stunning destination equipped with all the amenities you need, and the perfect place to unwind before or after your ferry journey. During your visit, make sure you take a life-changing wildlife adventure to see resident orcas, humpbacks and grizzly bears.
Terrace
Visit the friendly city of Terrace—home to the elusive Kermode bear, also known as the spirit bear because of its white coat. Unique cultural heritage and scenic outdoor beauty offers something for everyone.
Smithers
Located halfway between Prince Rupert and Prince George and at the base of the spectacular Hudson Bay Mountain in the Bulkley Valley sits the unique alpine town of Smithers.
Prince George
Take a scenic adventure along Highway 16 from Prince Rupert to visit Price George, known as the Northern Capital of BC. With over 100 city parks and almost 100 km of trails, there’s lots of fun to have in the great outdoors.
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