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The Squamish from Environment Canada shows it will be sunny again today.

April 27 will see a high of 20 C and a low of 6 C overnight.

A pleasant day to be on the Sea to Sky Highway.

On X, organizers said they had been told by law enforcement that there was no larger threat to public safety. There will be extra police on the route to make participants more comfortable,

Therefore, the run will impact traffic—including a lane closure—between W Pender St and Lions Gate Bridge for 3.3 km (West Vancouver to Vancouver)—this morning  until 11:30 a.m.

Duffey news

If you drive The Duffey (Duffey Lake Road—Highway 99 to non-locals), you have likely wondered if the dang road is set to be repaved anytime soon. 

Well, we have the answer. 

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit tells The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ that there are plans to complete 15 km of hard surfacing on Highway 99 between Cayoosh Bridge and Boulder Creek Bridges, 10 to 25 km west of Lillooet.

This work will occur this year at a time yet to be determined.

So, that is something!

Now onto other things to know if you are driving in the Sea to Sky today.

Watch for wildlife

Watch for wildlife as deer and bears have been seen along the highway in our region in the last few days. 

For example, according to a social media post, a bear was spotted Thursday evening along the highway near Whistler RV & Campground on the northbound side of the road.

Report any wildlife sightings or encounters to the Conservation Officer Service Hotline at 1.877.952.7277.

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.

Currently,  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. 

•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;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.

• Happening now: Ring Creek North FSR 6782 , active industrial traffic. Travel with caution.

For full forest service road access reports, go to.

If you are new to driving FSRs,

Squamish and south of us

•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;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. 

•NEW—Starting Monday: , in both directions, there will be bridge maintenance between Exit 3: Horseshoe Bay Junction and Lions Bay Ave. for 12.0 km (West Vancouver to Lions Bay). The work will take place from April 28 until Fri May 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lane closure will be in effect. Watch for traffic control personnel.

•Starting Monday: , roadside brushing is planned between Scott Cres and Alpha Lake Rd for 50.6 km (Squamish to Whistler). from, April 28 until Fri May 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Be on the look out for slow moving vehicle operations. Expect minor delays.

•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;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

•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;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 Tuesday: , a special event is planned between Lillooet and Pemberton, Tuesday,  April 29 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The road will be closed intermittently. A film crew will be in three separate locations. Expect intermittent three minute traffic holds. Please watch for signage and personnel.

• Happening now:, 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 begins at 7 a.m. and runs to 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 Friday, 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.

•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;NEW—Starting Monday:  watch for bridge maintenance between Lil'wat Pl and Texas Creek Rd for 43.0 km (Lillooet), from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be a lane Closure. Expect bridge cleaning between Lillooet and Blowdown. Short Delays possible.

• Happening now: , road sweeping is underway between Texas Creek Rd and Jackson Rd for 75.3 km (Lillooet). The work will last until Friday, May 9 at 3 p.m. Expect the work to be ongoing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Watch for the slow moving vehicle.

• Happening now: , northbound, there's utility work between Fountain Valley Rd and Sallus Creek Rd for 8.6 km (10 to 18 km north of Lillooet), until Wednesday, April 30, from 8 a.m.  to 4 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Expect delays of up to 5 minutes. Please watch for signage and personnel.

• Happening now: , expect utility work between Marble Canyon Provincial Pk and Smith Rd for 5.6 km (43 to 37 km north of Lillooet), until Wednesday, April 30. The work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Expect delays of up to 5 minutes. Please watch for signage and personnel.

• Happening now: On , there's road sweeping between Texas Creek Rd and Jackson Rd for 75.3 km (Lillooet), until Friday, May 9 at 3 p.m., from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Watch for slow moving vehicle.

Stay safe out there. 

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FortisСÀ¶ÊÓƵ pipeline work

FortisСÀ¶ÊÓƵ says it has crews 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.

This is work for the .

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 in town is going for 152.9 cents per litre at most area stations.

Before the carbon tax was removed, gas in town was at about 178.9/L.

(The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 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 Pemby, petrol is on offer for 152.9/L, at most area stations.

Some of the cheapest gas in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, at, can be found in Oliver today, at the Canco, located on 8102 СÀ¶ÊÓƵ-97.