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.
Plus, kids 11 and under sail and stay FREE at participating hotels as outlined below. Spend time relaxing and exploring in the Okanagan.
Get a 3rd Night FREE on travel before May 6, 2024:
Kelowna Getaway,
Manteo Resort
- Two night stay at Manteo Resort with a third night FREE
- Return ferry between Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver for two adults and one vehicle
- Kids 11 and under sail and stay FREE
- Ferry reservations
- Parking
Kelowna Getaway,
Hotel Eldorado
- Two night stay at Hotel Eldorado with a third night FREE
- Return ferry between Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver for two adults and one vehicle
- Kids 11 and under sail and stay FREE
- Ferry reservations
- Parking
Osoyoos Getaway,
Walnut Beach Resort
- Two night stay at Walnut Beach Resort with a 3rd night FREE
- Return ferry between Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver for two adults and one vehicle
- Ferry reservations
- Parking
May 31st
Availability is limited, and blackout dates may apply. Terms and conditions apply.
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