Drivers in the Lower Mainland, Howe Sound and Vancouver Island are advised to avoid travel unless their vehicle is properly equipped for winter weather.

The removal of the old Steveston Highway crossing, initially scheduled to begin this weekend, Feb.1-2, 2025, has been postponed due to incoming snowy winter weather.

Drivers in the Lower Mainland, Howe Sound and Vancouver Island areas are urged to avoid travel where possible as significant snow and sub-zero temperatures are forecast to hit the South Coast this weekend.

From Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/01/federal-government-invests-in-improved-flood-protection-in-the-village-of-tahsis.html

Drivers are advised of traffic-pattern changes on Highway 99 at Steveston crossing over three weekends.

The information session planned for Sooke to share details about work at the intersection of Highway 14 and Idlemore Road has been postponed.

Drivers are advised that concrete roadside barriers will be installed along the shoulders of Highway 4 through MacMillan Provincial Park over two nights, on Sunday, Jan. 26 and Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

Major improvements to the Uptown area of Saanich will make it easier for people to choose transit to get around Greater Victoria.