Stretches of road missing centreline markers following paving repairs on Highway 14 between 17 Mile House Pub and West Coast Tire have raised concerns.

Sooke resident Ross Evans, who drives the road daily at different times due to shift work, said stretches of the road are no longer marked since it was paved and patched several weeks ago are a safety concern.

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Sooke Mayor Maja Tait said district staff is following up with the ministry to ensure the painting is completed.

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A spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said patchwork paving on Oct. 12 left small sections of the centerline in need of repainting. Temporary markers were put in place Oct. 26 to address concerns received from the public. Line painting is expected to be completed within two weeks, weather permitting.

A spokesperson for Lafrentz Road Marking, which handles road marking for the provincial government, said while the work is weather-dependent, it is a priority.