Highway 17 closed tonight for girder placement of future Keating Overpass

CENTRAL SAANICH - Travellers are reminded that Highway 17 near Keating Cross Road will be closed in both directions on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

This will allow crews to safely complete work on the steel bridge girder placement across the highway as part of the Keating Cross Road Overpass project.

The highway will be closed between Tanner Road and Island View Road from 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024, to 6 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024. During the closure, drivers will be redirected through a nearby detour along Central Saanich Road.

Drivers can expect delays of as much as 20 minutes and are encouraged to choose alternative routes when possible. Vehicles with an overall width greater than 2.6 metres are not allowed on the detour and must use alternative routes.

To complete work on the girder placement, the highway will also be closed on the following dates:

• Monday, July 29, 2024: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

People are asked to take extra care while travelling in the area, obey all safety signage and check DriveBC for the most up-to-date information.

Learn More:

To learn more about the Highway 17 Keating Cross Overpass project and see detour maps, visit: https://gov.bc.ca/keatingoverpass

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