—Update at 1:17 p.m.—
says Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay sailings are full for vehicle traffic today.
Congestion on Hwy 1, a surge in Whistler-bound traffic, and a broken-down semi on the Upper Levels led to major delays, a Drive小蓝视频 post to X says.
"Let traffic controllers know if you have a reservation."
—Update at 10 a.m., April 18—
is alerting travellers that they should expect major delays westbound on Highway 99 due to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal congestion as a result of the Easter weekend rush.
—Original story—
The Squamish is calling for it to be sunny, with increasing cloudiness late this afternoon.
The wind will be light, except blowing from the north 30 km/h over southern sections this morning.
The wind will shift south 20 km/h early this afternoon.
Not a bad day to be on the highway.
RoadSafety小蓝视频 reminds travellers to check their car battery and tires, fill up on gas early and keep an emergency kit handy.
Long weekends are notorious for crashes and long road closures because of them.
小蓝视频 Highway Patrol recently caught a lot of drivers using their cell phones while driving the Sea to Sky Highway—don't do that.
Others weren't wearing their seat belt properly or their kids weren't secured properly.
Also, watch for wildlife as deer and bears have been seen along the highway in our region in the last few days.
For example, deer were reportedly spotted at One Mile Lake on Highway 99 near Pemberton on Wednesday, according to social media.
Further, while it is feeling very spring-like close to the Lower Mainland, winter conditions are still in play in the alpine and further north.
Snow was reported on last weekend.
If you were hoping to catch a last minute ferry from Horseshoe Bay, that is likely not going to happen this long weekend.
"Vehicle reservations are extremely limited on sailings departing the Lower Mainland on ... Friday, and for return sailings from Vancouver Island on Sunday and Monday. If you don’t have a booking, arrive prepared for possible waits," the website says.
Below is planned road work that you should be aware of on your travels in the Sea to Sky.
Of note on local forest service roads
•Happening now: On the Mamquam River FSR, there's a high volume of public and industrial traffic. Travel with caution, says the Government of British Columbia.
Since March 10, access to Mount Mulligan is open to the public via Ray Basin Road (turn-off at 6.5km on Mamquam River FSR). Drive with caution and expect industrial traffic. Ray Basin Road is gated at 1.5km, after the turn-off to Mount Mulligan. Please park in the designated parking area at the Mount Mulligan turn-off or on the road shoulder in a safe location.
•Happening now until June 13: On Branch 01, which is the Brohm Ridge access to and past Cat Lake, there's closures at 1 km (before Cat Lake) and 5 km due to timber harvesting within close proximity to the FSR. Expect closures up to two hours Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
•No vehicle access past last yellow gate at the 11 km marker to prevent irreparable damage to the alpine by vehicular traffic; foot access only beyond gate.
(For full forest service road access reports, go to.)
Squamish and south of us
• Happening now: On, northbound, electrical maintenance is underway between Scott Cres and Cleveland Ave (Squamish), until Friday, May 2. The right turn lane will be closed. The shoulder will be closed.
• Starting Tuesday: , expect road sweeping between Exit 3: Horseshoe Bay Junction and Spring Creek Dr for 94.3 km (Whistler to West Vancouver), starting on April 22 until Friday, April 25. The work is planned to last from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.
• On April 27: Runner alert:, the Vancouver Sun Run will impact traffic—including a lane closure—between W Pender St and Lions Gate Bridge for 3.3 km (West Vancouver to Vancouver), from Sunday, April 27 at 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Expect delays due to congestion. Go to for additional information.
• Starting May 2: northbound, construction work is planned between Scott Cres and Cleveland Ave (Squamish), lasting until May 16 at 5:30 p.m. The work will last from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. The right turn lane will be closed. The shoulder will be closed. Work to end by 12 p.m. on Fridays.
A pedestrian detour will be available.
North of Squamish
• On today: on Highway 99, in both directions, there's avalanche control work planned between Lil'wat Pl and Seton Lake Rd for 4.0 km (40 km north of Pemberton to 41 km south of Lillooet). Work begins on April 18 at 3 p.m. and lasts until 6 p.m. Expect up to 20 min delays.
• Happening now: , construction work is scheduled between Park St and Portage Rd for 0.5 km (Pemberton), until Saturday, Aug 30. Work will be underway from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The right turn lane off Hwy 99 and the left turn lane onto Hwy 99 from existing access road are affected. There's construction access and heavy truck access.
• NEW: Starting Thursday, April 24,, there will be rock slope stabilization work underway between Lil'wat Pl and Seton Lake Rd for 0.6 km (15 km south of Lillooet). The work will begin at 7 a.m. and run 5 p.m. The last day will be Saturday, June 21. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. The work is 1 KM north of the Cottonwood Rec Site. The work involves rock scaling and slope mesh installation.
• Happening now: , in both directions, be on alert for road sweeping between Seton Lake Rd and Pavilion-Clinton Rd for 34.4 km (Lillooet), until Fri May 2 at 3 p.m. The work is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic will be in place. Watch for traffic control. Watch for slow moving vehicles and sweeper working.
• Happening now: , expect utility work between Sallus Creek Rd and Pavilion-Clinton Rd for 10.8 km (29 to 18 km north of Lillooet), until Thursday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. There will be single lane alternating traffic in effect. Expect delays of up to 5 minutes. Please watch for signage and personnel.
Stay safe out there.
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Fortis小蓝视频 pipeline work
The District says that Fortis小蓝视频 has begun preparing a temporary construction laydown yard northeast of Valleycliffe.
This is work for the
Crews are clearing vegetation and trees at the temporary construction laydown yard.
Clearing work is on from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays.
There may be minor traffic delays on the nearby forest service roads to allow large trucks.
Also underway, crews are heli-logging in the Ray Basin area.
- Clearing will generally occur from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, the company says.
- For safety, minor traffic delays on the Mamquam Forest Service Road may occur and the area will be monitored by traffic control personnel.
Further, Fortis小蓝视频 crews have returned to Industrial Way and Finch Drive for approximately one week to carry out additional pre-construction activities.
This is to help further identify the locations of existing underground utilities, the company says.
Construction of the new gas pipeline is tentatively planned to begin later in 2025.
Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, and if required, on Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
During this work, single lane closures will be in place on Industrial Way and single lane alternating traffic will be in place east of Loggers Lane on Finch Drive.
"Access will be maintained to residences and businesses. We recognize the disruption that this may cause, and we will make efforts to reduce traffic impacts to the extent possible," Fortis says.
For more information, .
New traffic control equipment
You may encounter a new device on Squamish roads.
The District announced that it now has an Automatic Flagging Assistance Device (AFAD).
It is like a metal flagger.
"AFADs are portable, remotely operated units that help manage traffic while reducing risks for traffic controllers. Each device features red and yellow traffic lights and a gate arm with a fluorescent orange flag that moves up and down into the travel lane to guide drivers," the District said in a post on its social media channels.
The aim of using it is to improve safety and efficiency around work zones, the District says.
"These devices are permitted for use only on two-lane, two-way roads or on multi-lane roads that have been temporarily reduced to a single lane. They are commonly used in situations involving single-lane alternating traffic or short-term traffic stoppages near active work areas."
Spit Road closure
The Squamish Training Berm will be temporarily closed now until May 31, the Squamish River Watershed Society says.
"The continues as we install a fourth large fish-friendly box culvert," a social media post from the society notes.
"This feature will replace the current undersized culvert, which will improve fish access and allow freshwater to transfer into the central estuary channel from the Squamish River."
According to a "access will be closed to car traffic at the Fisherman's entrance—yellow gate—with bike and pedestrian access to remain open."
Gas prices
The removal of the carbon tax has had an impact on local gas prices.
In Squamish today, regular gas is going for 152.9 cents per litre at the Co-op at 38183 Cleveland Ave.
Before the carbon tax was removed, gas in town was at about 178.9/L.
(The 小蓝视频 government cancelled the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective Tuesday, April 1.)
In Whistler, regular gas is on offer for 152.9/L, at the Co-op at 2101 Lake Placid Rd.
In Pemberton, gas is 152.9/L at most local stations.
Some of the cheapest gas in 小蓝视频, at, can be found in Quesnel at the Super Save Gas, located at 914 Front St.
