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Church-Throup Road Roundabout Approaching Substantial Completion:

UPDATE – Monday, April 15, 2024, 12:34 pm: The paving is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18. Closures are anticipated from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Top Lift Paving Scheduled for April 16 and 17

Friday, April 12, 2024 – Progress continues with the Church-Throup Roundabout Project with less than four days of road closures expected for the duration of the project, including two next week.

Early rainfall this morning delayed the pouring of the top lift today; however, with sunny days ahead, this milestone is set to be realized on Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17.

In response to public feedback, construction crews will adjust their schedule to mobilize later in the morning. This action aims to mitigate disruptions during school drop-off hours, thereby (in at least a small capacity) lessening some of the inconvenience to residents and commuters. When the road is closed, hours of work are expected to be approximately 9 am to 5 pm.

“We are in the home stretch!” says Project Manager, Sue Basset with Hazelwood Construction. “We currently expect two more days of closures following this milestone for the remainder of the project.”

The community’s patience and understanding during these essential infrastructure improvements are appreciated.

Follow the implementation of the Transportation Master Plan at letstalk.sooke.ca/tmp.

Learn more about traffic advisories:

sooke.ca/traffic-advisories

Link: Church-Throup Road Roundabout – Top Lift Paving Scheduled for April 16 and 17 (sooke.ca)

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We’re Celebrating Yet Another Transportation Project Milestone! Asphalt Paving Scheduled for the Church/Throup Roundabout Next Week

Thursday, April 4, 2024 – The Church/Throup Roundabout Project is set to reach another significant milestone next week with the completion of asphalt paving (weather permitting). The project, aimed at improving traffic flow and safety for vehicles and pedestrians alike at the intersection of Church and Throup, marks an exciting step forward in enhancing transportation infrastructure within our community.

As part of this process, the Church/Throup intersection will be temporarily closed, April 8^th to 10^th and on April 12^th to facilitate the necessary construction activities. These closures are essential to ensure the safety of workers and the efficient progress of the project. The anticipated schedule is:

• April 8 & 9^th – Grading: Roundabout North up Church Road (north leg), closure 9am to 5pm
• April 10^th – Base lift paving: Roundabout North up Church Road (north leg), closure 8am to 5pm
• April 12^th – Top lift paving: Church Road (Wadams to Church Street), Throup Road, closure 8am to 5pm

While closures are not ideal, as the project approaches substantial completion, the end of these works is approaching. Please follow the posted signage regarding detours and traffic personnel, while allowing some additional time for your travels.

Through this phase of work, temporary crosswalk markings will be in place with $57,300 in funding provided through the ICBC Road Safety program. The ultimate crossings will include thermal paint which offers increased longevity and flashing lights to enhance pedestrian visibility for both those travelling by foot or vehicle alike. Permanent installations will be done this spring after the top lift of asphalt across the entire construction area is applied.

As we celebrate this milestone, we would like to once again express our gratitude to the residents for their patience and cooperation throughout the construction process.

More About the Two-Lift Paving Application

This project is the using a two-lift application for asphalt paving. This approach involves applying two layers of asphalt – known as lifts – to create a smoother and more durable road surface. By completing the lifts separately, the project team is ensuring the highest quality outcome for the roadworks.

Learn more:

• Traffic Advisories
• Transportation Master Plan Implementation Information Page

Link: We’re Celebrating Yet Another Transportation Project Milestone! Asphalt Paving Scheduled for the Church/Throup Roundabout Next Week (sooke.ca)

Closure of Charters Road for Concrete Curb Installation March 18-March 25, 2024

Thursday, March 14, 2024  – The District is advising the public of a temporary closure of Charters Road, scheduled for next week to facilitate the installation of concrete curbs between Golledge and the “Throup Creek dip”. This closure, essential for infrastructure enhancement, aims to ensure safer and more durable roadways for our community

This closure, occurring March 18^th to 25^th, has been strategically coordinated to occur during spring break for School District 62 and minimize disruption to residents. While Charters Road will be closed to through traffic from Monday afternoon until the end of the day Friday, access for local traffic will be maintained.

During this time, vehicle access into driveways will be temporarily blocked for three days following the pouring of curbs, allowing the concrete to set and gain sufficient strength. Residents directly affected by this closure will receive additional notices outlining specific details and accommodations for driveway access.

“I greatly appreciate the efforts of our contractor, Hazelwood Construction, in adapting to minimize disruption to residents whenever possible,” says Interim CAO Raechel Gray. “The District is making significant investments to respond to what we continually hear is the top concern affecting residents, our transportation network.”

We encourage residents to plan their routes accordingly, allow additional time for travel and utilize alternative routes during this period.”

“Construction is expected throughout the community as we implement the Transportation Master Plan, which while inconvenient, is hopefully something we can also celebrate,” adds Gray.

Link: Closure of Charters Road for Concrete Curb Installation March 18-March 25, 2024 (sooke.ca)