The B.C. government says two new lanes of Highway 14 near Sooke are expected to open Friday, as the highway improvement project nears completion.
The new lanes between Connie Road and Glinz Lake Road will open by midday, according to the Transportation Ministry.
The speed limit through the area will be restored to its previous 60 km/h, up from the construction speed limit of 50 km/h.Bus stops along the new corridor will also begin operating Friday, as will a new 45-car park-and-ride for transit users.
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