Information of interest to commuters, tourists and recreational drivers in rural and urban BC.
While driving along Westside Road near Kelowna, one of our ministry staff got a bit of a wildlife surprise. Nine bighorn sheep were gathered at the edge of the road, overlooking the lake! Have a
When it comes to winter driving, cruise control can make you lose control, wherever you are in BC. Snow, ice, slush, deep pools of water and even oil on water are slippery. These winter conditions
A roadside expert generously shared his knowledge with us recently, to help drivers #ShiftintoWinter, and keep everyone safer on B.C.’s roads. Larry Styba rescues vehicles as part of his job as a tow truck operator,
Whether you drive or use the RapidBus service in Kelowna, we have some important news for you. Based on monitoring and public feedback, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure turned the city’s Highway 97 High
Slow Down and Move Over. It’s a pretty straightforward rule to follow, but we’ve made it even simpler to keep roadside workers safer. In a nutshell: if you see any vehicle stopped roadside with
We created a tunnel under Hudson Bay Road to link the Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre lodge and parking lot, with dog trails and a big network of easy ski trails. Cross-country skiers now safely access more recreation options, without encountering vehicle traffic.
The holidays are here, and many of us are taking to the highways to visit friends and family, or dusting off the skiis/snowboard for those glorious mountains. But to get there, you need to be
There are many kinds of highways in BC: Rural highways, urban highways, primary highways, secondary highways, freeways and expressways just to name a few. Each type of highway serves a different purpose. For example, a