Drivers in Central Saanich should plan ahead this week as construction on the Keating Cross Road overpass project picks up again, bringing a temporary ramp closure along the busy Pat Bay Highway corridor.
The BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit says the southbound on-ramp from Keating Cross Road to Pat Bay Highway (Highway 17) will be closed for one week starting the morning of Sunday, April 12th.
During the closure, drivers will not be able to access the highway via the southbound on-ramp at exit 18. The Keating Cross Road flyover itself will remain open.
A full closure is required to allow crews to complete construction work safely and efficiently as the project enters its final phase.
Motorists will be detoured via Central Saanich Road to Tanner Road, while truck traffic will follow the existing truck route along Central Saanich Road.
The closure comes as work resumes on the Keating Cross Road flyover project following a brief pause earlier this year. Crews are now pushing toward a targeted completion ithis spring.
The $76.8 million project is designed to improve safety and traffic flow along one of the region’s busiest corridors, which sees more than 52,000 vehicles travel through the area each day.
Drivers travelling through the construction zone are being reminded to slow down, follow posted signage and watch for crews and equipment.
The ministry notes that additional short-term closures of the on-ramp may be required as work continues, with updates to be shared through DriveBC and the provincial project website.
For more information on the project, visit the province’s Keating overpass webpage.
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