Tuesday November 28, 2023 | SOOKE, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends | Island Social Trends Traffic Updates Page
Also see:
- SOOKE TRAFFIC: Church/Throup roundabout roadworks Aug 29 to Sept 1
- Safe Walk to School Signage for Ecole Poirier Elementary
The Church/Throup Roundabout Project is reaching a major milestone ahead of schedule. Paving of the first lift is scheduled to begin next week, weather permitting. The contractor is Hazelwood Construction Services Inc.
The related road work schedule is set for approximately 8 am to 7 pm:
- Church Road CLOSED from Wadams Way to Throup Road on:
- Tuesday, November 28;
- Wednesday, November 29; and
- NOW Thursday November 30 (previously December 1).
- Throup Road CLOSED at Church Road on:
- Monday, December 11; and
- Wednesday, December 13.
Drivers are asked to follow posted detours and instructions from traffic control personnel.
Sooke-area transportation:
“We know that transportation and getting around Sooke safely is the “single biggest issue” for residents,” said the District of Sooke in a news release yesterday. “We are listening and responding by moving forward with the implementation of the Transportation Master Plan as quickly as resources allow.”
The District says they hope the inconvenience will be relatively short-lived. “In the meantime, we kindly ask residents to pack their patience or make alternative plans, if possible. Consider carpooling or using Transit if these are viable options for your household.”
Charters will be next:
After progress is made on the Church/Throup Roundabout, the District says it will proceed with the Charters Road Connector including significant structural repairs and the addition of sidewalks and bike lanes.
The District says its efforts through longer-term planning are to manage both vehicle and pedestrian traffic off of Highway 14 as well as the local roads, through a combination of infrastructure improvements and economic development.
===== LINKS:
- Sooke Traffic Advisories
- Transportation Master Plan Information Page
- Island Social Trends Traffic Page | includes local Drive BC webcams
