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If you are heading out on the Sea to Sky Highway today, here's what you need to know before you hit the road.

Today's driving weather

forecasts mainly sunny skies in 蜜桃视频apptoday.

Sunset will be at 9 p.m.

As we head into the sunnier season here in Squamish, it is important to protect our skin, even while driving. 

Front windshields are treated to filter out most UVA, but side and rear windows generally aren’t, according to the 

"It’s safest to wear sunscreen and sun-protective clothing just as you would outside," the foundation states.

ICBC offers the following advice for drivers: Maintain a safe following distance. In good weather, stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you or three seconds on a highway. In bad weather [like rain], increase your following distance to four seconds.

Motorcycle Awareness

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. 

According to , half of all motorcycle crashes in B.C. (2019–2023) happened at intersections.

Here are some for drivers who are sure to encounter multiple motorcycles on the Sea to Sky:

• Scan intersections carefully and take an extra moment to look for motorcycles when you're turning left.

• Stay alert and avoid distractions that take your mind off driving or your eyes off the road.

• Allow at least three seconds of following distance when behind a motorcycle.

• Give as much space as possible when passing a motorcycle. Maintain a distance of at least one metre in areas with a maximum speed limit of 50 km and at least 1.5 metres in areas with speed limits above 50 km.

• Be ready to yield as a motorcycle is often closer than it seems. Remember it can be hard to tell how fast they're travelling.

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 蜜桃视频app 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, coyotes and bears have recently been seen along or on the highway in our region.

For example, on May 20, a bear was seen along the highway at Cheakamus Crossing, according to social media reports.

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

The provides the following tips to help drivers avoid hitting wildlife on highways: 

• Be extra cautious at dawn, dusk, and night—these are peak animal movement times
• Follow posted speed limits and scan the ditches for movement or for the reflection of eyes from your headlights
• Slow down when you see an animal—some animals like deer freeze in panic, while moose may run along the road
• Many animals travel in groups, so if you see one, slow down until you are well past
• Obey wildlife warning signs—they’re placed in high-risk areas based on real data
• Never swerve suddenly to avoid an animal, as this can lead to a more serious collision—brake firmly and stay in your lane
• Use high beams when possible to spot animals sooner

Forest service roads

For full forest service road access reports, go to.

If you are new to driving FSRs,

蜜桃视频appand south of us

According to

•NEW Happening today: northbound, be on alert for bridge maintenance underway between Ansell Pl and Ocean Point Dr for 2.9 km (West Vancouver), until 3:30.

•Happening now: , southbound, there is shoulder maintenance being done between Mamquam Rd and Centennial Way for 0.9 km (Squamish). The work is planned to continue until Friday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m. The right lane is closed.

•Happening now: , in both directions, you will encounter road sweeping between Centennial Way and Alpha Lake Rd for 46.9 km (Whistler to Squamish), until May 23 at 5:30 p.m.
 

North of Squamish

•NEW Happening now: , there's utility work between E Lilloeet Rd and 1 km North of E Lillooet Rd, until Wednesday, May 21. The work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Please watch for signage and personnel. Expect minor delays of up to five minutes.

• Happening now: , construction work is scheduled between Park St and Portage Rd for 0.5 km (Pemberton), until Saturday, Aug. 30. Work is 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.

• Happening now:, there is 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 soon: , northbound, utility work is planned between Spring Creek Dr and Alta Lake Rd for 1.6 km (Whistler). Starting on Monday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. until Friday, May 30 at 3 p.m. From 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. BC Hydro equipment inspection and pole replacement. Watch for crews working.

• Happening soon: On , in both directions, utility work planned between Lorimer Rd and Nancy Greene Dr for 0.6 km (Whistler), starting on Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m. until Friday, May 30 at 3 p.m., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Work includes a BC Hydro equipment inspection and pole replacement. Watch for crews working.

Stay safe out there. 

Spit Road closure

The 蜜桃视频appTraining Berm will be temporarily closed now until May 31, the 蜜桃视频appRiver 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 is 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 蜜桃视频apptoday, regular gas in town is going for 159.9 cents per litre at most area stations.

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

(The B.C. government cancelled the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective April 1.)

In Whistler, regular gas is on offer for 161.9/L, at the Co-op at 2101 Lake Placid Rd. 

In Pemby, gas is on offer for 159.9L, at AC Gas, located at 7432 Prospect St.

For comparison,according to , some of the cheapest gas in B.C. is in Prince George, where regular gas is on offer for $127.9 at the Tano Fuel at 1040 Whenun Rd.