McTavish Road Interchange Project

Visitors and residents of the Capital Region will benefit from $24 million in joint federal, provincial and Victoria Airport Authority funding to construct an interchange at McTavish Road and Highway 17 near the Victoria Airport.  The project engaged local municipalities and community stakeholders in the final design that is currently under construction.

The project is cost shared between the Province ($10.5 million), the federal government ($10.5 million) and the Victoria Airport Authority ($3 million).  This project will improve road safety and efficiency for motorists travelling along Highway 17 to BC Ferries and the rest of the local road network.  Construction began November 2009 and is slated for completion in March 2011.

The new interchange will include major improvements to the transit facilities with an expanded park and ride and transit exchange.  The interchange will also accommodate cyclists and pedestrians. 

For project information, including traffic advisories and design information, please visit http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/highwayprojects/Hwy_17_McTavish_Interchange/index.htm.

Photos:  August 2010