Drivers on Vancouver Island can expect, eventually, smoother and safer roads this summer as the provincial government rolls out a major highway resurfacing program.

The province is investing $102.5 million in resurfacing projects across B.C.'s south coast, with $56.5 million earmarked for Vancouver Island.

Several key routes on the Island are included in this year's work.

Highway 19A will see about 28 kilometres of resurfacing on Royston Road and Campbell River-area side roads.

On Highway 19, crews will resurface 54 kilometres of passing lanes between Craig's Crossing and Buckley Bay. Another 33 kilometres of work is planned along the Duke Point Highway and nearby Nanaimo-area roads.

The province says the projects will repair damage caused by heavy traffic and weather, helping improve safety, extend the life of the pavement, and keep people and goods moving reliably across the region.

Motorists should expect temporary traffic changes, reduced speed limits, and occasional delays while construction is underway.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.

Current road conditions and construction updates are available at at Drive BC.