Alert level
Medium
TRAFFIC ADVISORY 3:36 am Saturday morning: Colwood Fire reports that Sooke Road is closed in both directions between Metchosin Road and Ridley Drive due to a Hydro pole down. Work by a hazardous materials crew and BC Hydro is expected to take some time.
UPDATE 11:16 am: Colwood Fire reports Sooke Road is likely to be closed until late afternoon as BC Hydro crews work to remove hazards, ensure safety, replace the pole, and reconnect power. Traffic Control is onsite to direct road users.