The public is invited to attend a public open house in Sooke about proposed improvements and plans for the Highway 14 corridor between Langford and Port Renfrew.

Construction crews will begin building a new two-lane bridge next week on Gillespie Road at Roche Cove, which is an important alternative route to Highway 14 during closures.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will upgrade approximately two kilometres of Otter Point Road, which is a key access point for Highway 14, and an important alternative route when the highway is closed.

The annual Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria bike ride takes place on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, from approximately 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an anticipated 1,500 cyclists riding through Victoria, the West Shore and the Saanich Peninsula.

Over the May long weekend, access to the parking lot at Sombrio Beach will be temporarily restricted for safety measures, as in previous years, to discourage illegal activities such as parties and vandalism.

The Province has committed to improving safety at the Parkland, Gillespie and Connie road intersections on Highway 14 between Langford and Sooke.

Following the conclusion of a successful project to test the durability and reliability of new and existing highway line paints, the ministry will be taking action to improve  line visibility throughout the province using a more durable and longer-lasting formula.

Safe and efficient highways and roads help Canadians access community services, participate in local activities and gain access to better job opportunities.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone has released the following statement on adding an additional seat to the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, and appointing Sooke Mayor Maja Tait to that role: