Is the Malahat open yet?
Highway 1 at Tunnel Hill on the Malahat has reopened to two-way traffic.
Is the Malahat open in both directions?
The BC Ministry of Transportation announced Friday night that the Malahat at Tunnel Hill has reopened to two-way traffic.
Is the Malahat open at night?
The Malahat will be open nights, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced Thursday, Nov. 18. “Repair works are progressing well enough that single lane alternating traffic can continue 24-hours a day,” the ministry said in a tweet shortly after 9 a.m.
Where is Malahat closed?
A series of short closures and delays on the Malahat (Highway 1) between Finlayson Arm Road and Tunnel Hill are planned for March 9 to 12, 2022. A total of eight closures of as long as 15 minutes each on March 9 and 10 are required to remove tree debris from November’s atmospheric river event.
What tires are required on the Malahat?
Mounties are reminding the public that vehicles must be equipped with winter-rated tires to travel over the Malahat highway. A winter tire has a mountain and snowflake or the M + S symbol on the sidewall. The tires must also have a tread depth of at least 3.5 millimetres.
Is the Malahat still essential travel only?
The roadway operated as single-lane alternating traffic at 30 minute intervals with overnight closures on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. ! ATTENTION! Travel remains limited to essential trips only, according to Drive BC and major delays and congestion will still be expected.
What is the Malahat highway?
The Malahat Highway is a winding, 20-kilometre stretch of the Trans Canada Highway that straddles the mountain of the same name between Goldstream, (just north of Victoria) and the town of Mill Bay – gateway to Cowichan. These days, approximately 35,000 vehicles whip over this stretch of highway every day.
Can I drive on the Malahat with all season tires?
Mounties are reminding the public that vehicles must be equipped with winter-rated tires to travel over the Malahat highway. A winter tire has a mountain and snowflake or the M + S symbol on the sidewall.