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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
The small community of Tatla Lake is located near the western edge of the Chilcotin Plateau. Surrounded by dramatic landscapes, recreational lakes and wilderness trails, Tatla Lake is the perfect destination for year-round outdoor activities.
Top things to do
Credit: David Hemmings
Visit Ts'yl-os Provincial Park
Explore Ts'yl-os Provincial Park and witness majestic grizzlies and black bears.
Credit: Destination BC/Kari Medig
Ride a horse
Embark on a horseback riding adventure at Terra Nostra Guest Ranch.
Credit: Jennifer Hemmings
Hike local trails
Hike the local trails and keep an eye out for wildlife, including deer, wolves, moose, golden eagles, owls and more.
Credit: Jennifer Hemmings
Kayak or fish
Kayak, canoe or fish in one of the many surrounding rivers or lakes.
Credit: Jennifer Hemmings
Picnic or swim
Enjoy a picnic and swim in crystal clear waters at Eagle Lake, a white sand beach with beautiful vistas.
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