Expansion of the Malahat to four lanes may be complete as early as next week.
The Ministry of Transportation says it’s wrapping up the $34-million project which will see four lanes open up on the highway between Aspen Road and Shawnigan Lake Road.
Paving is almost complete, 50 per cent of the roadside barrier is down and half of the median barrier is done.
Deputy Regional Director with the South Coast Region, Janelle Staite says the Malahat is a priority and it’s also looking at alternative routes.
"We are taking a look at it and one of the emerging priorities is are there opportunities for shorter detour routes in the event of a closure. We recognize that it's a significant impact on the travelling public when the road is closed down for whatever reason.”
The Malahat project also includes lighting upgrades and intersection improvements.