EAC Hwy 4 Kennedy Hill Project Updates

Drivers are advised a section of Highway 4 at Kennedy Hill will be closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, for the blasting and removal of a significant rock bluff. This 10-hour closure is required for crews to undertake one of the most complex blasts on the project. The daylight closure will allow workers time to prepare the road beneath the blast area, and to safely remove loose rock immediately following the blast. The regular project closur...e schedule, which includes four-hour road closures weekdays between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will resume on Wednesday, March 24. When completed, the Highway 4Kennedy Hill Safety Improvement Project will create a safer, more reliable connection between Port Alberni and the west coast of Vancouver Island. The ministry thanks motorists and residents on both sides of the closure for their patience. More... https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021TRAN0033-000469

The Highway 4 Kennedy Hill Safety Improvement Project closure schedule is attached for the period of February 22 to April 25, 2021. On-site geotechnical investigations determined that the safest time to blast is during daylight hours, to allow for safe and efficient removal of loose rock after each blast. Daytime blasting and scheduled road closures are expected to be required through spring 2021. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Contractor thank driv...ers and residents for their patience. Once complete, the Highway 4 Kennedy Hill Safety Improvement Project will create a safer and more reliable connection between Port Alberni and the west coast of Vancouver Island. The time slots marked by C indicate that the highway is fully closed during this period. Time slots marked by T indicate that motorists are advised to arrive for the top of the hour. For all other time slots, expect single lane alternating traffic with up to 30 minute delays. Please drive with care and continue to watch for workers on the project.

'Tis the Season for Holiday Giving. Although it has been a challenging year for us all, the financial impact of Covid-19 has hit other sectors and individuals very hard. Charitable organizations are also having challenges generating necessary money and supplies because fundraising efforts and coordinating volunteers, during Covid, have been far more difficult. Through Emil Anderson Group's employee-led Holiday Giving fund, employees nominated organizations for the Company to donate to this Holiday Season, including the Food Bank on the Edge.

Drivers are advised that the daytime four-hour road closure window on Highway 4 at Kennedy Hill will shift to 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays starting Jan. 5, 2021. The new closure window follows input recently received from local residents, commercial operators and local stakeholders. From now until Jan. 5, the closure window for blasting, when utilized, will remain from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On-site geotechnical investigations determined that the safest time to blast is during daylig...ht hours, to allow for safe and efficient removal of loose rock after each blast. Daytime blasting and scheduled road closures are expected to be required through spring 2021. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Contractor thank drivers and residents for their patience. Once complete, the Highway 4 Kennedy Hill Safety Improvement Project will create a safer and more reliable connection between Port Alberni and the west coast of Vancouver Island. The revised closure schedule is attached. There are separate schedule images for December, and to January 31, 2021. The time slots marked by C indicate that the highway is fully closed during this period. Time slots marked by T indicate that motorists are advised to arrive for the top of the hour. For all other time slots, expect single lane alternating traffic with up to 30 minute delays. Please drive with care and continue to watch for workers on the project.

Heads-up #BCHwy4 travellers: the Sutton Pass cam will be down longer than expected. BC Transportation and Infrastructure reports that crews got up to the summit during a bread in the weather this weekend and found the repeater site has sustained a direct hit from a lightning strike. See it before and after below...

Thank you to everyone that participated in our survey. The majority of people requested us to change our closures to 11am-3pm. As of January 4th, 2021 we will be changing to the new schedule. Here’s a copy of the revised closure schedule. There are separate schedule images for November, December, and to January 24, plus the full Nov 26 to Jan 24 schedule. The time slots marked by C indicate that the highway is fully closed during this period. Time slots marked by T indicate ...that motorists are advised to arrive for the top of the hour. For all other time slots, expect single lane alternating traffic with up to 30 minute delays. Please drive with care and continue to watch for workers on the project. Thank you for your patience.

EAC received feedback that the current 9am-1pm closure is causing difficulty for travelers. There are two other time blocks that we are able to schedule the closures for, and would like everyone’s input before making the decision to change the current closure time. Please click on the link below (before end of day Wednesday, November 25, 2020) to provide your input on which works best for your schedule.... https://poll.app.do//highway-4-kennedy-hill-closure-schedu

By order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer, at this time all non-essential travel should be avoided. This includes travel into and out of BC and b...etween regions of the province. The order is in effect from tonight at midnight to Dec. 7, 2020 at midnight. More: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-19-provincial-s/restrictions #COVID19BC

Did you hear the update that masks are now mandatory in indoor retail and indoor public spaces in BC? Here are some tips on how to put on your face mask. Always remember that masks should only be used by one person and should never be shared.

"We will remember them." Whatever you're doing tomorrow, the 11th day of the 11th month, make sure you pause at the 11th hour and give thanks to all those who sacrificed their todays for our tomorrows. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay

Here's a copy of the revised closure schedule to October 4, 2020. The time slots marked by C indicate that the highway is fully closed during this period. Time slots marked by T indicate that motorists are advised to arrive for the top of the hour. For all other time slots, expect single lane alternating traffic with up to 30 minute delays. Please drive with care and continue to watch for workers on the project. ... Thank you for your patience.

UPDATE ON HIGHWAY 4 KENNEDY HILL PROJECT In an effort to bring consistent and predictable highway-closure times to the people of Tofino and Ucluelet, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has revised the blasting strategy for the Highway 4 Kennedy Hill Safety Improvement Project. The new blasting strategy will start on Sept. 30, 2020. Highway 4 will close weekdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to allow crews to safely facilitate smaller blasts and remove the rock debr...is from the roadway. This closure window will happen Monday through Friday, not on weekends. Smaller and more precise daytime blasts, with sufficient time to clear debris, will help boost safety for people and will limit unplanned highway closures like those experienced by drivers in the early spring of 2020. The weekday closures will be consistent and will allow people who live in neighbouring communities to plan their day and driving activities accordingly. The new plan has been made following extensive onsite geotechnical investigations, which have determined that the safest time to blast is during daylight hours. This will allow for safe and efficient removal of loose rock after each blast. Daytime blasting and scheduled road closures are expected to be required until spring 2021. Next spring, after the bulk of the challenging blasting is complete, conditions will be re-evaluated to determine if night-time blasting can safely resume. As the project progresses, the ministry will have more information on overall project completion dates. Blasting for this project is expected to be completed by next summer. In the meantime, drivers can expect scheduled closures permitted from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., noon to 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Drivers can continue to expect single-lane alternating traffic with up to 30-minute delays all other times. Once complete, the Highway 4 Kennedy Hill Safety Improvement Project will create a safer and more reliable connection between Port Alberni and the west coast of Vancouver Island. The highway is being widened to accommodate two full lanes and paved shoulders, including roadside barrier on the lake side of the highway. Also, re-alignments are being made to the highway to remove sharp blind corners, straighten the road and improve the safety and reliability of the highway for all drivers. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure thanks people who rely on the highway for their patience and understanding during construction. For the most up-to-date information on road conditions, drivers are encouraged to visit: www.DriveBC.ca Learn More: Call 1 855 451-7152 to listen to the travel information hotline message, updated daily during construction. General project information is available here: www.gov.bc.ca/highway4kennedyhill Visit the project page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eac.bc.ca.kennedy.hill/ Follow @DriveBC and #BCHwy4 on Twitter https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TRAN0153-001828

SCHEDULE UPDATE: The Kennedy Hill closure schedule will remain the same until September 20, 2020 (24/7 single lane alternating traffic with up to 30 minute delays and traffic control on site at all times). Please drive with care and continue to watch for workers on the project. As soon as the new extended schedule has been finalized, we will post it here. Thanks for your patience.

SCHEDULE UPDATE: The Kennedy Hill closure schedule will remain the same until September 22, 2020 (24/7 single lane alternating traffic with up to 30 minute delays and traffic control on site at all times). There are scheduled closures on September 22, 23, 24 & 25 as shown, from 5 am - 7 am, Noon to 1 pm, and 4 pm - 5 pm. Expect single lane alternating traffic with up to 30 minute delays all other times. Please drive with care and continue to watch for workers on the project. Thank you for your patience.

SCHEDULE UPDATE: Hi folks, the Kennedy Hill closure schedule will remain the same until September 13, 2020 (24/7 single lane alternating traffic with up to 30 minute delays and traffic control on site at all times). Please drive with care and continue to watch for workers on the project. As soon as the new schedule has been finalized, we will post it here. Thanks for your patience.

Attached is a revised copy of the August 13th, 2020 to September 8th, 2020 closure schedule. The remaining bluffs still to be blasted represent some of the most challenging rock to manage on the entire project, and over the coming weeks, the project team is pursuing further geotechnical site investigations to develop the blast plan and strategy to safely take down these bluffs. Over this period, no blasting operations are occurring, and the site will remain 24/7 single lane ...alternating traffic with up to 30min delays and traffic control on site at all times. Continue to watch for workers as other non blasting related operations are still ongoing during this period. Public and employee health and safety are always the highest priority from Emil Anderson Construction, and this focus is heightened during the current COVID-19 crisis. EAC and its employees and subcontractors are following the advice and direction from all levels of our government as minimum standards to prevent spread of the virus on our job site and at home. Some measures taken on the site include continual use of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ , social distancing, hand and hard surface hygiene and no exceptions to isolation if showing symptoms of illness.

Attached is a revised copy of the July 17 - August 12, 2020 closure schedule. The remaining bluffs still to be blasted represent some of the most challenging rock to manage on the entire project, and over the coming weeks, the project team is pursuing further geotechnical site investigations to develop the blast plan and strategy to safely take down these bluffs. Over this period, no blasting operations are occurring, and the site will remain 24/7 single lane alternating tra...ffic with up to 30 minute delays and traffic control on site at all times. Continue to watch for workers as other non-blasting related operations are still ongoing during this period. Public and employee health and safety are always the highest priority from Emil Anderson Construction, and this focus is heightened during the current COVID-19 pandemic. EAC and its employees and subcontractors are following the advice and direction from all levels of our government as minimum standards to prevent spread of the virus on our job site and at home. Some measures taken on the site include continual use of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ , social distancing, hand and hard surface hygiene and no exceptions to isolation if showing symptoms of illness. There is also a traffic advisory hotline which will provide detailed and up-to-date information to help plan your trip. The number is: 1-855-451-7152. Information will also be posted on electronic message boards at either ends of the project and along the Hwy 4 corridor between the west coast and Hwy 19 as well as information posted to DriveBC.ca. For your own safety, it is imperative you respect all construction signage, and stay well clear of any equipment. We apologize for any inconveniences as a result of this project, but hope you understand that we are working towards a safer highway for all of us. Further project information is available on the Ministrys project website at gov.bc.ca/highway4kennedyhill. Should you have any questions or concerns, you can leave a message on the traffic advisory hotline at 1 855 451-7152. #ConeZoneBC

As our province moves into Phase 3 of our Restart Plan, here are some guidelines for safe travel. British Columbians who feel comfortable travelling around #BritishColumbia must do it in a way that protects the communities they visit: https://t.co/mkWZT5yBQN

Please see attached for the latest traffic update to July 16, 2020. Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenging times. As is everyone, we are adapting to best protect ourselves and the public while implementing very strict health protocols. Public and employee health and safety are always the highest priority at Emil Anderson Construction, and this focus is heightened during the current COVID-19 pandemic. EAC and its employees and subcontractors are follo...wing the advice and direction from all levels of our government as minimum standards to prevent spread of the virus on our job site and at home. Some measures taken on the site include continual use of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ , exposure control plans, social distancing, hand and hard surface hygiene and no exceptions to isolation if showing symptoms of illness. There is also a traffic advisory hotline which will provide detailed and up-to-date information to help plan your trip. The number is: 1-855-451-7152.

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Please see attached for the latest traffic update to June 29, 2020. Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenging times. As is everyone, we are adapting to best protect ourselves and the public while implementing very strict health protocols. Public and employee health and safety are always the highest priority at Emil Anderson Construction, and this focus is heightened during the current COVID-19 pandemic. EAC and its employees and subcontractors are follo...wing the advice and direction from all levels of our government as minimum standards to prevent spread of the virus on our job site and at home. Some measures taken on the site include continual use of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ , exposure control plans, social distancing, hand and hard surface hygiene and no exceptions to isolation if showing symptoms of illness. See more

The Emil Anderson Group opposes racism of any form, and stands together with others that are working to achieve a society that is free of prejudice. We stand against anyone that perpetuates violence, hatred or discrimination against others based on race or otherwise. We also support and encourage others to speak up for racial equality. We commit to working towards positive cultural change in the construction and road maintenance industries and in society as a whole.

Please see attached for the latest traffic update to June 15, 2020. Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenging times. As is everyone, we are adapting to best protect ourselves and the public while implementing very strict health protocols. Public and employee health and safety are always the highest priority at Emil Anderson Construction, and this focus is heightened during the current COVID-19 pandemic. EAC and its employees and subcontractors are follo...wing the advice and direction from all levels of our government as minimum standards to prevent spread of the virus on our job site and at home. Some measures taken on the site include continual use of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ , exposure control plans, social distancing, hand and hard surface hygiene and no exceptions to isolation if showing symptoms of illness. See more

Please see attached for the REVISED traffic update to June 1, 2020. Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenging times. As is everyone, we are adapting to best protect ourselves and the public while implementing very strict health protocols. Public and employee health and safety are always the highest priority at Emil Anderson Construction, and this focus is heightened during the current COVID-19 pandemic. EAC and its employees and subcontractors are follo...wing the advice and direction from all levels of our government as minimum standards to prevent spread of the virus on our job site and at home. Some measures taken on the site include continual use of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ , exposure control plans, social distancing, hand and hard surface hygiene and no exceptions to isolation if showing symptoms of illness. See more

#BCHwy4 is open as of 3:50pm. Returning to regular scheduled closures. #BCHwy4 Kennedy Hill CLOSED in both directions. Debris on roadway between Toquart Bay Rd and Taylor River Rest Area for 0.2 km (13 to 14 km east of Southern Boundary of Pacific Rim National Park). https://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/id/DBC-18469.html

Planning a trip to the West Coast? Please plan to explore BC later and stay home, stay local. #skipthetrip #exploreBClater #stayhome #stayathome #staylocal #stayhomesavelives #plankthespread #stopthespread #COVID19

OPEN - #BCHwy4 both directions at #KennedyHill Thank you for your patience. #VancouverIsland #Ucluelet #Tofino #PortAlberni #VanIsle

CLOSED - #BCHwy4 in both directions at Kennedy Hill for debris cleanup. Estimated time of reopening: 4:00 PM More info: http://bit.ly/3crfZkS #VancouverIsland #Ucluelet #Tofino #PortAlberni

#BCHwy4 Kennedy Hill CLOSED in both directions. Debris on roadway between Toquart Bay Rd and Taylor River Rest Area for 0.2 km (13 to 14 km east of Southern Boundary of Pacific Rim National Park). The road is closed. Estimated time of re-opening Mon May 11 at 5:00 PM PDT. Next update time Mon May 11 at 2:00 PM PDT. Last updated Mon May 11 at 11:48 AM PDT. (DBC-18215) https://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/id/DBC-18215.html

#BCHwy4 Kennedy Hill blasting activities may cause extended closures after 9am this morning (Mon May 11th). Please check https://www.drivebc.ca/ before traveling.

Please see attached for the latest traffic update to June 1, 2020. Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenging times. As is everyone, we are adapting to best protect ourselves and the public while implementing very strict health protocols. Public and employee health and safety are always the highest priority at Emil Anderson Construction, and this focus is heightened during the current COVID-19 pandemic. EAC and its employees and subcontractors are follow...ing the advice and direction from all levels of our government as minimum standards to prevent spread of the virus on our job site and at home. Some measures taken on the site include continual use of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ , exposure control plans, social distancing, hand and hard surface hygiene and no exceptions to isolation if showing symptoms of illness. See more

#BCHwy4 road is open. Returning to regular stoppage and closure schedule.

#BCHwy4 Kennedy Hill CLOSED in both directions. Debris on road between Toquart Bay Road and Nahmit FSR; Upper Taylor Main FSR. Expected opening at 3:00pm. https://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/id/DBC-18142.html

Please see attached for the latest traffic update to May 16, 2020. Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenging times. As is everyone, we are adapting to best protect ourselves and the public while implementing very strict health protocols. Public and employee health and safety are always the highest priority at Emil Anderson Construction, and this focus is heightened during the current COVID-19 pandemic. EAC and its employees and subcontractors are follow...ing the advice and direction from all levels of our government as minimum standards to prevent spread of the virus on our job site and at home. Some measures taken on the site include continual use of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ , exposure control plans, social distancing, hand and hard surface hygiene and no exceptions to isolation if showing symptoms of illness. See more

Working beside a road can be dangerous when drivers dont respect the Cone Zone. Do your part for safety. (video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FY21GJzoXQ&feature=emb_logo ... #ConeZoneBC

Planning a trip to the West Coast? Please plan to explore BC later and stay home. #skipthetrip #exploreBClater #stayhome #stayathome #stayhomesavelives #plankthespread #stopthespread #COVID19

For the health and safety of our province, please stay home this Easter Long Weekend and only travel if its essential... and as Josie Osborne - Tofino Mayor says, "Surfing, fishing and camping are *not* essential travel, so dont drop in this weekend." We are all in this together. #skipthetrip #exploreBClater #stayhome #stayathome #stayhomesavelives #plankthespread #stopthespread #COVID19 #COVID19BC

#BCHwy4 Kennedy Hill blasting activities will cause no extended closures today. The road will open at 1pm (Mon April 6th).

#BCHwy4 Kennedy Hill blasting activities may cause extended closures after 9am tomorrow morning (Mon April 6th). Please check https://www.drivebc.ca/ before traveling.

Please see attached for the latest traffic update for the period of April 3 to April 25, 2020. Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenging times. As is everyone, we are adapting to best protect ourselves and the public while implementing very strict health protocols. Public and employee health and safety are always the highest priority at Emil Anderson Construction, and this focus is heightened during the current COVID-19 pandemic. EAC and its employees a...nd subcontractors are following the advice and direction from all levels of our government as minimum standards to prevent spread of the virus on our job site and at home. Some measures taken on the site include continual use of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ , exposure control plans, social distancing, hand and hard surface hygiene and no exceptions to isolation if showing symptoms of illness. See more

Please see attached for the latest traffic update for the period of Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, April 5, 2020. Public and employee health and safety are always the highest priority at Emil Anderson Construction, and this focus is heightened during the current COVID-19 pandemic. EAC and its employees and subcontractors are following the advice and direction from all levels of our government as minimum standards to prevent spread of the virus on our job site and at home. Some measures taken on the site include continual use of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ , exposure control plans, social distancing, hand and hard surface hygiene and no exceptions to isolation if showing symptoms of illness.

Construction continues on the Highway 4 Kennedy Hill Safety Improvement Project, with the project currently at 60% complete. However, due to a variety of factors, the project will not be completed in summer 2020 as originally scheduled. Factors affecting the completion date include the fast-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the need for more complex blasts due to variable rock, increased environmental protections and the repairs to Highway 4 resulting from blasting damage at the pr...oject site in January. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was anticipated that final paving would take place in fall 2020, with completion in this coming winter due to the necessary blasting and repair work. However, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure acknowledges the possibility of more delays as a result of the developing situation with COVID-19. The ministry and the contractor are committed to working together to mitigate any schedule delays.

BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure update on #BCHwy4 Kennedy Hill https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TRAN0047-000566