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Bridge washing scheduled throughout Northern Vancouver Island 

Justin Baumgardner
By Justin Baumgardner

Minor delays can be expected as maintenance crews get ready to wash the bridges throughout Northern Vancouver Island. 

Crews will be onsite until May 15, and Mainroad North Island contracting said motorists can expect minor delays and alternating traffic in the service area.  

Drivers are being asked to slow down, obey traffic signs and show respect for crews as they complete the work.  

Crews will be working from 8 to 5 p.m. starting Monday. 

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has a weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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