Local electric logging truck company making a name for itself
A duo of Merritt residents have created a groundbreaking hybrid truck prototype that displays...
Category: Transportation
Merritt RCMP reminds drivers of school bus laws
A new member of the Merritt RCMP is looking to remind residents that failure to yield for a school bus with its stop sign extended can result in hefty penalties.
Voght Street improvements getting started next week, traffic delays expected
Long awaited upgrades to a stretch of Voght Street from Blackwell Avenue to River Ranch Road will get underway next week.
Driving at work can be dangerous says provincial work safety initiative
A provincial safety initiative is reminding workers that the most dangerous thing they may be doing at work is driving – even if they only drive for work occasionally.
Hot-in-progress: multiple construction projects slowing area roads
With summer conditions come summer construction projects, and the Nicola Valley’s surrounding highways are no exception.
Fourth bridge complete between Merritt and Hope as flood repairs continue
The ongoing reconstruction project along the stretch of Highway 5 between Merritt and Hope has reached the halfway point, officials said in a press release.
Province to fund replacement of Middlesboro Bridge, completion set for 2025
The City of Merritt is receiving more than $10 million in funding that will allow for the construction of a new Middlesboro Bridge, one built to withstand high water flow such as the rates seen during the November 2021 flooding event that destroyed the original bridge on Voght Street.
Council approves new transit agreement with Cook’s Ferry Band
Merritt’s city council has unanimously passed an agreement that will bring on-request transit service to the Cook’s Ferry Antko 21 reserve near Fox Farm and Coldwater roads.
Special weather statement issued for multiple Merritt area highways
Highways 3, 5, and 97C are impacted by the special weather statement, which advises travellers of a weather system that will cause slippery road conditions in the coming day.
Edison Motors to appear at global conference
A local electric logging truck company will soon take the stage at a global conference and electric vehicle show, representing the Nicola Valley and their innovative way of bringing a new idea to life in an old fashioned way.
Aberdeen Mine Road to revert back to Aberdeen Road, says TNRD
Following public outreach that lead to residents overwhelmingly supporting its original name, Aberdeen Mine Road in Lower Nicola will revert back to Aberdeen Road.
Late season snowfall warning issued between Merritt and Hope
A snowfall warning has been issued for the stretch of Highway 5 between Merritt and Hope, and Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton, via Allison Pass, as a heavy late season snowfall system enters the area today (March 31).
Winter tires or chains still required on designated highways
For highways located through mountain passes and/or high snowfall areas, the requirements extend until April 30.
TNRD seeking feedback on Lower Nicola road name
Following negative feedback on the name change of a well-known road in Lower Nicola, the Thompson Nicola Regional District is seeking further public input from TNRD Area ‘M’ residents living along what is now technically known as Aberdeen Mine Road.
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla from Merritt to Hope
A snowfall warning has been issued for the stretch of Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope for tonight, February 3.
New sensors on Highway 5A to measure commercial vehicle data
The provincial government has announced that new sensors along Highway 5A will monitor commercial vehicle traffic, a move they say will improve safety for local residents and users of the highway.
Merritt to add a new bus to transit fleet
Council unanimously passed a motion recommending the addition of another light duty bus to Merritt’s fleet.
Highway reopened following afternoon vehicle fire
A vehicle fire involving a large commercial vehicle has closed the highway between Merritt in Kamloops, slowing southbound traffic to a crawl and blocking all northbound lanes.
Four dead, dozens injured following bus crash on 97C
Kelowna RCMP have confirmed new details following a fatal passenger bus crash on Highway 97C last night (December 24).
Highway 97C reopens following bus crash
Highway 97C between Aspen Grove and Peachland has been closed on Christmas Eve due to a major motor vehicle incident involving a passenger bus that reportedly crashed near Loon Lake.
