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Selkirk

Last updated on November 19, 2024

Selkirk project site showing building up of land on either side of the road to accommodate the future 4-laning and rest area. Shows the 2-lane highway with traffic flowing through the picturesque heavily evergreen forested area with snow-capped mountains reaching into blue sky with clouds on the horizon.

The Selkirk project adjoins to the eastern end of recently widened Quartz Creek Bridge. This project includes four-laning 3.9 km of highway, two wildlife crossings, wildlife exclusion fencing, and construction of a new rest area.

Status

Pre-construction - site preparation and clearing begins November 18, 2024.

Notice of work

November 18-30, 2024

  • Single lane alternating traffic planned for brush clearing
  • Occasional random minor 5-10 min all-lane stoppages may be required

Project Benefits

  • Improve the safety and mobility on this section of the highway
  • Rectify drainage problems to mitigate frost heaves
  • Enhance wildlife connectivity across the TCH to reduce mortality
  • Combined with the Quartz Creek Bridge project there will be 8.3 km of four lane highway, when completed.
  • Relocation of the existing Redgrave rest areas to the Quartz Creek Forest Service Road, with enhanced facilities and improved access for the travelling public

Project Concept

Quartz Creek Rest Area Layout Design (PDF,1.9MB)

Project Photos

 

Project Map

Proposed Quartz Creek Rest Area Plan

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Useful Contacts

For information about the ths project, contact:

Dan Bella
Project Manager
250 486-1964
Email