Selkirk

Last updated on January 22, 2025

Selkirk project site showing building up of land on either side of the road to accommodate the future 4-laning and rest area. Shows the 2-lane highway with traffic flowing through the picturesque heavily evergreen forested area with snow-capped mountains reaching into blue sky with clouds on the horizon.

The Selkirk project adjoins to the eastern end of recently widened Quartz Creek Bridge. This project includes four-laning 3.9 km of highway, two wildlife crossings, wildlife exclusion fencing, and construction of a new rest area.

Notice of work

Notification of project-related fieldwork or construction is posted on this page in advance. For the latest information on road conditions, please visit DriveBC.

  • No work scheduled Dec 21, 2024 until further notice due to winter conditions
  • When work resumes in the spring:
    • Single lane alternating traffic planned for brush clearing
    • Occasional random minor 5-10 min all-lane stoppages may be required

Status

  • Pre-construction

Project benefits

  • Improve the safety and mobility on this section of the highway
  • Rectify drainage problems to mitigate frost heaves
  • Enhance wildlife connectivity across the TCH to reduce mortality
  • Combined with the Quartz Creek Bridge project there will be 8.3 km of four lane highway, when completed
  • Relocation of the existing Redgrave rest areas to the Quartz Creek Forest Service Road, with enhanced facilities and improved access for the travelling public

Project design

Project photos

Project map

This Selkirk project, 1.1 km east of Quartz Creek Forest Service Road, includes four-laning 3.9 km of highway.

Contact information

For information about this project, contact:

Dan Bella
Project Manager