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.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X, or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.
Sitka Coffee Place
Enjoy a relaxing coffee-house inspired atmosphere, with panoramic views of coastal BC. You’ll find the Sitka Coffee Place aboard the Coastal Renaissance and Coastal Inspiration. Both locations offer Starbucks coffee and tea, as well as a variety of snacks and baked goods. The Sitka Coffee Place aboard the Coastal Renaissance also features a pay-by-weight breakfast and salad bar. Available on select sailings between Vancouver and Vancouver Island.All day
Rotating menu includes
- Sandwiches
- Salads
- Sushi
- Baked goods
- Yogurt
- Starbucks® coffee and tea
- Ice cream
Menu, pricing and times are subject to change without notice.
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