Vancouver Island Highway 19A Road Conditions for the Old Island Highway
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| Highway 19A (Island Highway). Utility work between Briardale Rd and Warren Ave for 1.8 km (2 to 3 km south of Courtenay). Watch for traffic control. Shoulder maintenance. Various locations in between. minor construction | last updated Tue Mar 17 at 11:13 AM PDT. |
| Highway 19A (Island Highway), in both directions. Construction work planned between Lee Rd and Columbia Dr for 0.3 km (2 km south of Qualicum Beach to 2 km north of Parksville). Starting Mon Apr 13 at 7:00 AM PDT until Fri Apr 17 at 7:00 PM PDT. Paving operations planned. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control personnel. Slow down and watch for work crews. minor construction | last updated Thu Apr 2 at 10:52 AM PDT. |
| Highway 19A (Island Highway). Electrical maintenance planned between Crawford Rd and Colorado Dr for 0.8 km (Campbell River). Starting Fri Apr 17 at 9:00 AM PDT until Fri Apr 17 at 3:00 PM PDT. Watch for traffic control personnel. Right lane of exit ramp will be closed. minor construction | last updated Thu Apr 9 at 9:10 AM PDT. |
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Highway 19A in Nanaimo begins at Stewart Avenue (Trans-Canada Highway / Highway 1) at the entrance to the Departure Bay ferry terminal and proceeds up Brechin Road to Terminal Avenue.
The highway then turns to the north and proceeds through the northern business district of the city to northern end of the Nanaimo Parkway (Highway 19).
The Highway 19A northern section begins at the junction of Highway 19 at Craig’s Crossing. The highway hugs the coastline for 14 km (9 mi) through Parksville and the town of Qualicum Beach.
The highway continues northwest for 37 km (23 mi) through the settlements Bowser, Deep Bay, and Fanny Bay before it meets a junction with Highway 19 at the Buckley Bay B.C. Ferry terminal.
From Buckley Bay, Highway 19A once again hugs the coastline as it proceeds northwest through the hamlets of Union Bay and Royston for 20 km (12 mi) before entering the city of Courtenay.
Highway 19A proceeds through the southern part of the city of Courtenay on Cliffe Avenue, then crosses the Courtenay River into Comox, and Courtenay.
The highway continues inland for 26 km (16 mi), through the communities of Grantham, Merville, Black Creek, and Oyster River before rejoining the coastline at the intersection with Oyster Garden Road.
From there, the highway hugs the coastline for 18 km (11 mi), entering the city of Campbell River, passing by the B.C. Ferry terminal at Discovery Pier, and going north and west around the City Centre before terminating at the junction of Highways 19 and 28.
Highway 28 Road conditions Report