Infrastructure
Evening Construction on Highway 1 in Saanich
June 10, 2024
Evening travelers on Highway 1 in Saanich are to be prepared for the Colquitz River Bridges Widening Project.
Overnight work will continue Sunday through Thursday nights until July 4, 2024. No work is scheduled for Friday or Saturday nights. During this period, the northbound right lane will be closed to accommodate the widening of the eastbound Colquitz Bridge.
DriveBC Website Revamp: Feedback Invited
June 10, 2024
The DriveBC website is undergoing a significant revamp, and public feedback is being sought on the proposed improvements.
For years, DriveBC has been an essential tool for drivers planning their trips, providing the latest information on road incidents, construction, maintenance, and access to highway webcams. The redesigned website aims to be more user-friendly, reliable, and personalized.
Highway 99 Construction at 78th Street Interchange
June 10, 2024
Drivers using Highway 99 in Delta should be aware that construction at the 78th Street Interchange is starting soon, with minor traffic impacts expected throughout the project.
From Wednesday, June 5 until August 31, 2024, the northbound Highway 99 HOV/transit lane will be closed in the construction zone between the Highway 99/Ladner Trunk Road interchange and the Highway 99/Highway 17 interchange.
Significant Milestone Achieved in the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project
May 27, 2024
The Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project has reached a significant milestone. The main tower for the new bridge, which will replace the existing Pattullo Bridge and connect Surrey and New Westminster, has been completed.
Highway 1: Oversize Permit Restrictions Between Duncan and Chemainus
May 27, 2024
Please be advised that the Chemainus River Arch Bridge, located on Highway 1 approximately 10 km north of Duncan, will undergo construction starting June 18, 2024. During this period, all traffic will be redirected to the recently repaired Chemainus River Truss Bridge.
Due to the narrow lane width of the Chemainus River Truss Bridge, the following restrictions will apply to oversize vehicles and loads:
Nicomen Highway 1 Closure
May 27, 2024
Traffic closures will be occurring at the Highway 1 Nicomen project site starting Thursday, May 30th, 2024 and running through Monday, June 3rd, 2024.
These localized closures are required to install the new bridge steel girders.
There will be a 2 hour highway closure of both westbound and eastbound directions.
This 2 hour daily closure will occur as follows:
Kicking Horse Canyon Highway 1 Traffic Impacts
May 27, 2024
The Kicking Horse Canyon will continue to have intermittent stoppages (up to 2 minutes) and full closures (up to 2 hours) on the Trans-Canada Highway through the months of May and June. Highway 1 will remain reduced to 2 lanes of traffic through the Canyon for the duration of the planned work.
Ladysmith: Highway 1 Undergoing Drainage Improvements
May 27, 2024
Travelers on Highway 1 near Ladysmith are advised to exercise caution as crews perform drainage and base repair work on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Thicke Road intersection.
Highway Improvements Coming to the Southern Interior
May 13, 2024
Efforts are underway in the southern Interior to enhance infrastructure by upgrading a total of 482 kilometres of highways and side roads.
This year, an investment of over $122 million has been made toward the resurfacing of highways and local roads in the southern Interior.