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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.
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OVERVIEW
Discover a land full of hidden treasures and abundant opportunities for outdoor adventures in the bustling oasis town of Cache Creek. Enjoy the small-town atmosphere and find yourself surrounded by rusting desert hills, rolling tumbleweeds, and working ranches.
Top things to do
Credit: Destination BC/Blake Jorgenson
Discover local history
Travel back in time and ride a stagecoach through the Gold Rush era at Hat Creek Ranch and see actors dressed in period clothing on a guided tour.
Credit: Thompson Okanagan/Allen Jones
Kayak or skim
Kayak, canoe or swim in the crystal clear waters in the surrounding area.
Credit: Thompson Okanagan/Allen Jones
Visit Juniper Beach Provincial Park
Follow local trails along the Thompson River to Juniper Beach Provincial Park and keep your eyes peeled for prickly pear cacti, mountain bluebirds and deer around this oasis.
Credit: Thompson Okanagan/Allen Jones
Hike or bike
Explore local trails in the Gold Country and see alpine mountain ranges, wildflower meadows and large ranchlands.
Nearby cities
Kamloops
Travel along the scenic Coquihalla Highway to visit Kamloops, where the North and South Thompson Rivers meet. The central location of Kamloops provides the perfect pit stop on longer journeys, and somewhere that’s not too far from home when you want to get away for a few days. With four seasons of activities to choose from, there’s something for everyone year round.
Boston Bar
Nestled next to the Fraser River and along the Gold Rush Trail, Boston Bar is a vibrant town steeped in rich local history. Surrounded by natural rugged beauty, discover rapid rivers, forested hillsides and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Whistler
Escape to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway for an adventure of a lifetime. You can enjoy spectacular mountain views and take part in adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities, including skiing down Olympic runs. Stay in Whistler Village, conveniently located next to Whistler Blackcomb—consistently rated #1 ski resort in North America.
Vernon
Adventure to the Okanagan’s oldest city to enjoy year-round activities from hiking trails full of beautiful spring blooms, to an abundance of freshwater lake activities in the summer, to tasting fall’s delicious harvests, to skiing on SilverStar Mountain in the winter, to relaxing and enjoying the scenic views any time of year—there’s something for everyone.
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