Resurfacing of three parts of Vancouver Island highways are scheduled for this spring and summer, including sections of the Mckenzie Interchange and Langford Parkway.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure stated that the work is a part of an $8.5-million project to improve conditions for people who travel on these routes.
With reduced traffic volumes due to COVID-19, work will be happening during the day and overnight with minimal impact on essential travel.
Drivers travelling through the work zones can expect single-lane traffic while the resurfacing is being completed.
An 8 km section of Highway 1 will be resurfaced between the new McKenzie Interchange and Leigh Road, including all on- and off-ramps in the area.
Around 2.5 kilometres of Highway 14 near the Westshore Parkway will also be resurfaced, and drivers can expect lane closures during the work.
The resurfacing of sections Highway 14 and Highway 1 is currently expected to begin in spring 2020.
Peters Brothers Construction Ltd. of Penticton has been contracted to complete the work, and the ministry is working closely alongside them and WorkSafeBC to ensure proper health and safety amid COVID-19.
Though highways and roads remain open, the The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure reminds people stay close to home and avoid any non-essential travel during this time.
