Information of interest to commuters, tourists and recreational drivers in rural and urban BC.
Rockfalls tend to happen more often in spring, when changing temperatures and increased rainfall can affect slopes above highways. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Rockwork Program uses a variety of techniques to keep rock
By now, you may have already experienced what it’s like to go back in time through our BC Road Trip Time Machine series. Using an old 16 mm reel from our Photolog program archives, we
The Coquihalla is one of the most popular highway mountain passes in BC. You’ve probably driven it a few times, whether as a commuter or a BC traveller, or TONS of times as a commercial driver. But how well do you know this stretch of highway?
BC highway traffic signs come in many shapes, colours and sizes. Here is a guide to the different types of traffic signs, and their purposes.
Pass only when you are 100% sure it’s safe. This isn’t the best time. If you live or drive in the Peace region, you know that extra care and attention are needed in winter, when
Mountain passes have always posed special challenges for engineers and travellers – ever since we started blazing foot trails, carving out wagon roads, and ultimately laying down highways. But while steep grades and fast-changing weather
A while back, we posted an invitation to Drive a BC Highway in 15,000 Photos. It was a fast-paced tour of the Coquihalla Highway from 2008 and an introduction to our Photolog program. That post
It may be the 21st century, where almost anything goes as far as fashion is concerned…but don’t tell that to the Coquihalla or any of our highways spanning over our high mountain passes. As far