Construction to cause traffic delays on Highway 1
Due to the need for more complex construction work on Highway 1 between Golden and Castle Junction, a full closure of this stretch will be done from noon on Sept. 26, 2022, until 6 a.m. on Dec. 1.
Tag: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Road safety during B.C. Day long weekend
The Province of BC would like to encourage travellers to stay safe during the B.C. Day long weekend.
City to investigate installation of crosswalks
Councillor Melvina White put forward her notice of motion to have staff investigate the possibility of more pedestrian crosswalks at the June 28 Regular Meeting of council.
Highway 1 repairs update
BC has awarded KEA5 the contract for development and early construction work which begins the process of permanently restoring the flood-damaged sections of Highway 5 and Highway 1.
Organizations remind people of four-legged traffic
With the draw of warmer weather and brighter days beckoning people to spend more time outdoors, drivers in the Nicola Valley are reminded to be alert and aware of their fellow four-legged road users.
Highway 8 construction update
Highway 8 from Merritt to Spences Bridge was one of the roadways that was hit hard by the flooding event back in November 2021. As of now, there is still no access to the highway but a recent report shows that significant progress has been made.
Permanent repairs coming for flood-damaged sections of Coquihalla Highway
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has announced it is moving forward on permanent repairs to the Coquihalla, beginning with three critical locations.
Repair work continues along Hwy 8
The BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) reports that temporary repairs have now been completed at six locations, with work continuing at nine sites, and an additional eight sites are slated for repair in the near future.
Hwy 1 set to partially reopen
Hwy 1 will partially reopen on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 between Spences Bridge and Lytton, with the route remaining closed between Lytton and Hope.
Coquihalla Hwy reopens to commercial traffic today
After a closure of just over a month due to washouts and flood damage, the Coquihalla Hwy reopens to commercial traffic today.
Coquihalla on track to reopen sooner than expected
The Coquihalla highway could reopen to commercial traffic as soon as early January.
Hwy 99 set to close again
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is once again closing Hwy 99 between Pemberton and Lillooet in a proactive effort to protect vulnerable infrastructure and human life.
Hwy 7 temporarily opened for stranded travellers
Hwy 7 was partially reopened at 5:00 PM on Nov. 17, after crews made progress clearing debris following several mudslides along the route.
Highways 1, 5 & 8 heavily damaged, will be closed “longer term”
Heavy equipment has been staged and is ready to begin work as soon as affected areas are declared safe, and engineers and contractors are currently monitoring those sites.
Stabilization of Ten Mile Slide now complete
For decades, slide activity along Hwy 99 posed safety concerns and created delays for travellers.
Piling snow on public property a “snow-go”
The BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is once again reminding people to be cautious in where they pile the snow that falls on their private property.
New pavement planned for Highway 5
Thirty-eight kilometres of the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt is scheduled for resurfacing...
Rockslide closes Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
UPDATE: The Highway was cleared as of Thursday (March 30) and reopened to single lane alternating...
Province targets invasive weeds in the Nicola Valley
The B.C. government has announced new funding to combat invasive weeds in the Nicola Valley by...
