Road Maintenance
Updates and background on the work we do to maintain and rehab BC bridges and highways during the spring, summer and fall.
Community + TranBC = Safer Intersection in 100 Mile House
You can find the Horse Lake Road intersection on Highway 97 in the District of 100 Mile House. And if you look south, you’ll see Seventh Street, where the local high school is located. This
Delving Into The Deep – Keeping Roads Safe From Beneath The Waves
Run silent, run deep isn’t a phrase you’ll hear too often when we talk about highways, but we actually do spend a fair bit of time underwater. The reason isn’t too surprising, given that we
Bin There, Done That – Bin Wall Repairs on Highway 16
If you’re driving to Alberta across the Rocky Mountains, you have a few different routes to choose from. The Kootenay Pass on Highway 3 is one popular option. At nearly 1,800 metres, it’s also our
Rip Rap is Actually Hard Rock
You might have seen it and thought it was “just a pile of rocks”. You’re right, it is a pile of rocks, but it is a pile of rocks with a purpose. Also known as
Along the Lines of Safety
You see them every day. You follow them without thinking. They guide traffic and help keep everyone safe, but no one really notices them. Until they start to fade, that is, and that’s when you
Spring Cleaning: Why Wash a Bridge?
Just as people regularly maintain their vehicles to extend their vehicle’s life, the ministry looks after its bridges to ensure they perform safely. Over the winter, bridges get dirty from the sand, gravel and anti-icing
Building Debris Fencing and Scoring One for Highway Safety
He shoots, he scores! The excitement of hockey season is really ramping up, and the tension builds with every shot on net and every goalie save. Here at the transportation ministry, we’ve got our own