Ministry Of Transportation

• Work resumes at Highway 97 rockslide site near Summerland, B.C.

  The rockslide forced the closure of the section between Callan and North Beach roads, reducing the highway to two lanes and causing repeated delays and detours.

  Canada

  Oct 31
  
• Ministry of Transportation working on resolutions for large encampment near Penticton

  The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said that several meetings have been held this week involving all agencies.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2024
  
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• Large encampment along Highway 97 near Penticton to be cleared

  The encampment has been the centre of some concerns and questions, but those living there say they will have nowhere else to go.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2024
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• Construction almost complete on new B.C. bridge in wake of 2021 flooding

  Located along the Trans-Canada Highway, the three-lane bridge is around 20 kilometres south of Lytton, B.C.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2024
• Tragic bear deaths have B.C. urging motorists to drive safely, be aware of wildlife

  B.C. conservationists and traffic safety experts urge motorists to watch for wildlife and drive with caution after fatal bear collisions mark a sad start to road-trip season.

  Traffic

  Jun 15, 2024
• Annual summer highway construction underway in B.C. Interior

  In all, 482 kilometres of highways and side roads will be upgraded or repaved. Last year, 485 km in the region underwent resurfacing.

  Traffic

  May 9, 2024
• B.C. power line cut access to Highway 99 to and from U.S. border for hours

  BC Hydro, the Crown power utility, says a vehicle crashed into a power pole, bringing the line down across both directions of the highway.

  Traffic

  Jan 25, 2024
• B.C. trucking company involved in overpass strike denies skirting licence suspension

  The Ministry of Transportation grounded Chohan Feight Forwarders' fleet in December after one of the company's trucks was involved in a sixth overpass strike in two years.

  Crime

  Jan 2, 2024
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• Residents frustrated with highway safety after fatal crashes near Kamloops, B.C.

  Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell, who has spoken about highway safety issues many times in the past, is once again ringing the alarm bell.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2023
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• B.C. launching 4-year study on how e-scooters fit into transportation system

  Transportation Minister Rob Fleming says the scooters are part of an ongoing shift toward electric personal mobility that is cutting emissions.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2023