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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
Adventure to the Coast Mountains region, north of Vancouver for breathtaking views of glacial lakes, ocean, mountains and forests. Enjoy a wide range of exhilarating outdoor activities, including first-class winter and summer sports on two of the most popular mountains in North America, located in Whistler. The region is home to many local breweries and farm-to-table restaurants, providing deliciously fresh options for all tastes.
Top things to do
Credit: Tourism Squamish
Bike or kayak
Go mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, paragliding, sky diving, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking in the summer.
Credit: Destination BC / Leo Zuckerman
Experience world-class skiing
Enjoy world-class skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice climbing in the winter.
Credit: CC Image courtesy of David Meurin on Flickr
Explore provincial parks
Explore some of the region's parks, like Birkenhead, Duffey Lake and Nairn Falls Provincial Parks, or enjoy the legendary fishing in the many lakes and rivers.
Credit: Destination BC / Leanne Rathkelly
Visit Whistler Village or Blackcomb
Stroll through Whistler Village or take part in adrenaline-pumping outdoor winter and summer pursuits in Whistler Blackcomb—consistently rated #1 ski resort in North America.
Credit: Nicklaus North Golf Course
Play a round of golf
Spend an afternoon enjoying a round of golf at Whistler's award winning Nickalus North Golf Club.
Explore cities
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.
Squamish
Visit the Outdoor Recreational Capital of Canada offering a variety of activities for both exhilarating adventure seekers and gentle explorers. Located between Whistler and Vancouver, the vibrant community of Squamish is well known for world-class rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and windsurfing.
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