As part of the final remaining works on the Highway 91/17 Upgrade Project, a series of nighttime temporary full closures at the River Road interchange connecting to Highway 17 will be required this month. Please see maps below for closure locations and detour details. 

Traffic Impacts:

• Full closures will be in effect at the following locations (see map A for location details): 
  • Offramp from Highway 17 eastbound to access River Road 
  • Interchange ramp between the River Road roundabout and teardrop 
  • Onramp from River Road teardrop to Highway 17 eastbound 
• Closures are anticipated to take place at the following dates and times: 
  • April 20 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on April 21, and from 11 p.m. on April 21 to 5 a.m. on April 22 
  • April 24 from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. 
• While the closures are in effect, the following detour routes will be available (see map B for detour routes): 
  • For traffic on River Road eastbound, travel to Highway 17 westbound and use the interchange loop ramp to Highway 91C eastbound. Exit to the roundabout at the Highway 91C and Nordel Way Interchange and follow signs to return to Highway 91C westbound, and take the interchange ramp to Highway 17 eastbound (see red detour route) 
  • For traffic on Highway 91C westbound, continue on Highway 17 westbound and travel to 80 Street to access River Road (see green detour route) 

MAP A: Temporary nighttime closures at the River Road interchange connecting to Highway 17  

*Image courtesy of PGC Communications

Map B: Detour routes during the closures, including from River Road to access Highway 17 eastbound and to access River Road from Highway 91C westbound 

*Image courtesy of PGC Communications

Additional signage will be in place prior to the closure to inform drivers about this temporary traffic pattern change.  Please use caution while travelling in this area and obey road/construction signs, posted speed limits and traffic control personnel.  

The work plan is subject to change based on road and weather conditions and necessary changes to the project construction schedule. Please follow DriveBC for the latest traffic information. 

For more information

If you have any questions please contact the Highway 91/17 Upgrade Project Team at info@pgcgp.ca.

Project Construction Phone Line: 1-866-561-4641  

Project Website: www.gov.bc.ca/highway91-17-deltaport