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Malahat Highway Closure

Issued on: Friday, September 12 at 8:14 am

Highway 1 (on Vancouver Island), is currently closed in both directions for 7.0 km between Whittaker Road and Mill Bay Road due to a downed telephone line.  There is a detour in effect via Shawnigan Lake Road to Shawnigan/Mill Bay Road. Customers may be affected and should plan travel accordingly.

For more information, please check DriveBC prior to travel.

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.

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