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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.
DETAILS
Maintenance Closure: Malahat Skywalk will be closed from November 20 - 30 for annual maintenance.
Ascend a 250m tower and take in the panoramic views of the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island. Explore this fully accessible experience in the heart of a coastal forest, including a 600m elevated walk that leads to a 40m sightseeing tower.
Highlights
- From the top of the tower, see incredible views of Mt. Baker, Finlayson Arm, the Saanich Peninsula, and other coastal islands.
- Suspend yourself above the centre of the tower on the sturdy Adventure Net and enjoy uninterrupted views of the lush arbutus forest below your feet.
- For an optional thrill, come down the tower on a 20m spiral slide.
Now Available - until September 9, 2024, The SkyWalk free shuttle provides direct transportation to Malahat SkyWalk from Downtown Victoria, making it a perfect half-day excursion. Please check website for operating hours and departure information.
Activity policies
Location: 901 Trans-Canada Highway, Malahat, BC.
Vouchers must be printed prior to arrival at Malahat Skywalk. Voucher must be used on the date selected and shown on voucher.
AVAILABLE IN Malahat, BC
$36.95
+ taxes and fees, per adult
Credit: Malahat Skywalk
Credit: Malahat Skywalk
Credit: Malahat Skywalk
Credit: Malahat Skywalk
Credit: Malahat Skywalk