Southbound slow lane closing overnight on Massey Tunnel

The Massey Tunnel.
FILE — The Massey Tunnel. (CityNews Image)

By Aastha Pandey-Kanaan

Posted August 12, 2024 4:49 pm.

Disclaimer for drivers: Some overnight closures will take place this week on the George Massey Tunnel.

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says the slow lane at the tunnel will be closed overnight for five nights, starting on Monday, Aug. 12 and ending on Friday, Aug. 16.

Every night the closure will start at 10 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. the next morning.

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The ministry says the closures are important for BC Hydro to complete repairs to its equipment in the tunnel.

It says drivers can expect minor traffic delays.

The ministry is also asking drivers to “use caution” while driving through the work zone.

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