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May 25, 2021
BC Ferries informs Tsawwassen terminal customers of overnight Massey Tunnel closure on May 28 and 29
Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure closing tunnel from 10 pm – 4 am
VICTORIA – BC Ferries is informing customers travelling through Tsawwassen terminal late evening on May 28 and 29 that the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure is conducting full overnight closures of the George Massey Tunnel from 10 pm – 4 am on those dates. For more information, see the Ministry’s traffic advisory here.On both nights, the George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99 will be closed in both directions from 10 pm to 4 am. In particular, this closure could affect customers travelling on the following sailings:
- 8:15 pm sailing on May 28 from Duke Point to Tsawwassen
- 9 pm sailing on May 28 from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen
- 10:45 pm sailing on May 28 from Duke Point to Tsawwassen
- 10:45 pm sailing on May 28 from Tsawwassen to Duke Point
- 9 pm sailing on May 29 from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen
- Northbound Highway 99 traffic should detour around the closed George Massey Tunnel by taking Exit 16 Route 91 toward Alex Fraser Bridge
- Southbound Highway 99 traffic should detour around the closed George Massey Tunnel via Exit 37 Route 91 toward Alex Fraser Bridge
BC Ferries, Communications
Victoria: (250) 978-1267
Customer Contact:
Victoria: (250) 386-3431
Toll-free: 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779)
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