This release was issued under a previous government.

Construction on Highway 2, south of Fairview and north of the Dunvegan Bridge will begin today and continue until July 31, 2016 to repair approximately 0.1 km of the highway that crumbled in May 2015. This work is necessary to stabilize the highway embankment and construct a pile wall.

Drivers are advised to expect delays in this area as speed reductions implemented in May will continue during construction.

Highway 2, Dunvegan North Hill

South of the Town of Fairview, Dunvegan North
March 7, 2016 – April 14, 2016
May 15, 2016 – July, 31, 2016

Important information

  • Ongoing speed reduction from 100 km/h to 30 km/h
  • Affects north- and southbound traffic
  • Two-way traffic permitted
  • No passing
  • Flag persons on site
  • Be prepared to stop
  • Construction will stop on April 15 and resume May 15 while the ground thaws.

Project Cost

$1.13 Million