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.

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.

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.

Winter weather is just around the corner and the ministry is reminding motorists that B.C.’s winter tire rules come into effect as of Oct. 1.

Drivers and cyclists are advised of upcoming rock excavation work on the Trans-Canada Highway at the West Shore Parkway and to expect delays during this time.

The annual Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria bike ride takes place on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, 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.

A new digital sign will provide drivers travelling west on Highway 14 with up-to-date information on road conditions, lane closures and commuting delays.

Access to the parking lot at Sombrio Beach will be temporarily restricted for safety measures over the May long weekend to discourage illegal activities, such as parties and vandalism, which have occurred in past years.