Overnight construction-related closures return between Squamish and Whistler next week.
The highway will be closed Monday (Oct. 31) from 12:01 to 2 a.m. Then from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.
The schedule through the rest of the week until 6 a.m. Friday (Nov. 4) has the route closed from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and 3 to 6 a.m.
In addition to the full closures, motorists can expect delays of up to 15 minutes on Highway 99 south of Pinecrest Estates on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during non-closure periods between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Also, expect delays of up to 15 minutes between Squamish and Lions Bay on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., ending Fridays at noon. Between Horseshoe Bay and Lions Bay, delays of up to 15 minutes are to be expected between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and up to 30 minutes between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
For up-to-date highway closure and delay information, please call the toll-free project information line at 1-877-472-3399 during regular office hours and weekdays from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., or visit the project website at www.seatoskyimprovements.ca. To register for Road Alerts by text message in the event of unexpected, sustained highway closures, go to www.theweathernetwork.com.
Correction
On page A10 of the Oct. 14 edition of the newspaper, The Chief reported 31 townhouses were to be constructed by Greg Gardner in Brackendale. In fact, 31 single-family lots will be developed and not townhouses at the site at the end of Brennan Road.
The Chief regrets the error.
