Planned Six-Hour Closure of Highway 4 Affects Port Alberni and Vancouver Island Travel
What happened
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit announced a planned six-hour closure of Highway 4 near Cameron Lake. The closure, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, will take place between Chalet Road and the Port Alberni summit. The work is necessary to address surface issues, erosion, and rockfall mitigation in the corridor.
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Why it matters
Highway 4 serves as the main connection between the Alberni Valley and communities on Vancouver Island’s east coast. The closure is required to carry out seasonal and additional maintenance ahead of the fall and winter months. Emergency services have been notified, and protocols will remain in place to allow emergency access during the work.
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Who's involved
- Port AlberniCity in British Columbia, Canada, connected to the main highway corridor.
- Vancouver IslandIsland of British Columbia, Canada, served by the affected highway.
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The entities involved
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Port Alberni
city in British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver Island
island of British Columbia, Canada