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[Mike K.]

Traffic is closed northbound between Uptown and McKenzie due to an MVI. It sounds serious.

[Victoria Watcher]

In a release, the government says this work marks the halfway point for the project, which is expected to be complete in spring 2025.

 

Once complete, the Keating overpass will eliminate the left turn across busy highway traffic. It also comes with a new sidewalk, installation of bus-on-shoulder facilities and realignment of the southbound on-ramp to Victoria.

 

The project costs $76.8 million with the B.C. government contributing $57.6 million, federal government contributing $16.7 million and Central Saanich contributing $2.5 million.

 

 

 

https://www.cheknews...y-mark-1214523/

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 17 July 2024 - 12:54 AM.

[GaryOak]

Anyone know what they're doing at mcdonald park and Highway 17, I saw them clearing a lot of brush and possibly trees near the exit ramp?

[LJ]

Clearing land for the new Costco/Ikea store.

[Victoria Watcher]

The new overpass under construction at the intersection of the Pat Bay Highway and Keating Cross Road will be open to traffic this summer.

The Ministry of Transportation says the ­fly­over will be open after work is complete on widening Keating Cross Road, the flyover deck surface and railings and resurfacing portions of the site.

Earlier estimates had suggested the $76.8-million project would be completed in the fall.


https://www.timescol...summer-10240252

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 15 February 2025 - 10:11 AM.

[lanforod]

That's a refreshing change from the usual.

[Mike K.]

It will still complete in the fall, though. Like most highway projects, they can open to traffic well before they’re fully complete.

[Victoria Watcher]

Motorists who use the Keating Cross Road exit from the Pat Bay Highway are being warned that the traffic pattern approaching the exit is about to change.

Starting today, the left-turn lane and waiting area for ­northbound lanes on the highway will be moved south by 200 to 300 metres.

The Transportation ­Ministry said the change is needed to allow contractors to finish work on a retaining wall for a ­southbound on-ramp.

The new traffic pattern will remain in place until the flyover project is completed.

Drivers are being reminded to obey signs in the area, and drive with caution in active ­construction zones, and while using the new left turn lane.



https://www.timescol...p-work-10551562

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 April 2025 - 01:35 AM.