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Expect delays next week on Malahat as repairs continue

Single-lane alternating traffic will be in place between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday to enable the contractor to move in pile-driving equipment, says the Ministry of Transportation.
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Damage on the Tunnel Hill section of the Malahat Drive following the atmospheric river and flooding in November 2021. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

Drivers on the Malahat can expect delays next week as crews bring in equipment for the next phase of repairs at Tunnel Hill.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, single-lane alternating traffic will be in place between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. to enable the contractor to move in pile-driving equipment, says the Ministry of Transportation.

The work is part of repairs the Tunnel Hill site, which was washed out during the atmospheric river flood in November 2021.

Drivers can expect delays as long as 20 minutes and may also experience short traffic stoppages early in the night as equipment is brought to the site.

Drivers are reminded to drive according to conditions and to observe traffic management personnel and signage.

For up-to-date road closure information, follow @DriveBC on Twitter or check the Drive B.C. website at DriveBC.ca.