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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
Monday, |
Wednesday, |
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.
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OVERVIEW
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.
Top things to do
Hike or bike
Hike or bike through parks, or venture to the North Shore Mountains for breathtaking views and lush trails.
Shop
Shop ‘til you drop at the Metropolis at Metrotown, featuring high-end retailers, unique boutiques and everything in-between—there’s something for every age, taste and budget.
Discover local history
Discover local history at the Burnaby Village Museum and the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.
Visit a museum
Visit Simon Fraser University to explore the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and check out the spectacular views.
Ride the SkyTrain
Hop on the SkyTrain for a short ride on public transit to the heart of downtown Vancouver.
Nearby cities
Vancouver
Visit the vibrant city of Vancouver. The urban metropolis of restaurants, pubs, museums, galleries and shopping is surrounded by the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, with plenty of activities to keep you busy. Plus, discover why the craft brewing scene is gaining widespread interest on a tour of the Vancouver Ale Trail.
North Vancouver
Enjoy spectacular views and year-round outdoor recreation for all abilities in North Vancouver—just a short drive or SeaBus from downtown Vancouver. With many breathtaking sightseeing attractions, there’s always something to do.
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.
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