New Highway Exit for Tsawout First Nation Road Access
Official title: Tsawout First Nation Access Road
The Tsawout First Nation wants to add a highway exit at Jus Kun Road where it meets Highway 17. Right now, you can only enter—there's no way out. The project would also widen two narrow one-way roads and add proper drainage.
Why This Matters
Live near the Tsawout First Nation reserve on Vancouver Island? This road upgrade could change traffic patterns in your area. Better access means safer travel for residents and visitors alike.
What Could Change
If approved, Jus Kun Road and Qwuc Chus Lane would be widened from single-lane to accommodate two-way traffic. A new right-out exit onto Highway 17 would be built. New drainage infrastructure would be installed along both roads.
Key Issues
- Should a new highway exit be added at the Jus Kun Road / Highway 17 intersection?
- What are the environmental impacts of widening and resurfacing the roads?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.