Travel advisory: Highway 17 Closures - Keating Cross Road Overpass Project - July 29 and August 7, 2024 View ×

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,
July 29, 2024

Wednesday,
August 7, 2024

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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REO Rafting River Rafting Adventure

Boston Bar, BC

DETAILS

Adventure through some of BC's world-class river rapids with an expert guide. Choose to ride from one of seven different rivers, including: Nahatlatch, Green River Canyon, Nicola, Coquihalla, Thompson, Stein, and Fraser River. 

Tour highlights: 

  • Enjoy a scenic river rafting ride led by an expert guide.
  • Choose from mild to wild river rapid classes, perfect for first-time rafters all the way up to experienced whitewater enthusiasts.
  • Eat a delicious lunch by the river's edge with scenic views—all included with your tour. 

Activity policies

Important Travel Information: Due to COVID-19, the REO Rafting Resort is implementing increased sanitization and cleaning measures to keep guests safe.

Important Booking Information: Guests must be 10 year of age or older to take this tour.

Location: 61755 Nahatlatch Forest Service Road, Boston Bar 

Please check-in at REO Rafting office 30 minutes prior to your confirmed tour time. Tours include lunch. Please advise REO Rafting on arrival if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

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