Roads and Bridges
To request repair of public roadway or to notify the municipality about a problem on public property, please call the Municipal Hall at 250-474-3167.
Metchosin’s roads are maintained by a small roads maintenance crew. Road work projects are determined in the five year capital budget which is adopted by Council by bylaw in May each year.
Roadways and traffic is regulated by the municpalities Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw.
Highway 14 / Sooke Road
Please note that Sooke Road (Highway 14) is a Provincial Highway under the authority of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. For more information on permits and approvals related to Highway 14, please contact the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Winter Roads Service
Ice control and snow plow service is provided by the District on a priority route basis and according to forecast and conditions. Arterial roads providing access in and out of the District for emergency purposes have first priority on snow removal, followed by BC Transit and School Bus routes, followed by all other roads.
First priority roads are:
Kangaroo Rd
Rocky Point Rd
Metchosin Rd
Happy Valley Rd
William Head Rd
Lindholm Rd
Neild Rd (due to elevation)
Second Priority:
Duke Rd
Glen Forest Way, Sundance Rd, Pears Rd
Lombard Rd
Pearson College Dr
Barrow Rd, Liberty Rd
Arden Rd
Third Priority:
La Bonne Rd
Saddleback Rd, Hackamore Dr, Stirrup Pl, Hi-Mount Dr. Ferncliffe Pl
McVicker Rd
Fourth Priority:
Aquarius Rd, Taurus Dr, Libra Pl, Gemini Dr, Pegasus Way
Tiswilde Rd, Cardsview Terr
Deer Park Trail
Fifth Priority: All other roads
The District will commence ice control measures by set groups of road routes when forecast and conditions warrant application of sand and salt mix.
Please help by being prepared - ensure your vehicle is equipped with winter-rated tires.
Avoid parking on the road or paved shoulders during the winter. Cars parked on the road hindering snow plow maneuverability may cause the road to not be plowed. When driving, please give plows plenty of room.
Place your snow shoveled from your driveway to the left side facing in where it meets the road, to minimize the amount of snow pushed back into your driveway when the plows pass.