Why Some BC Highway Webcams Can Go Down in Winter
You love BC Highway Cams and so do we. Our network of more than 925 webcam views of BC highways works exceptionally well to keep you in the know before you go. We monitor our
Shift into Winter
An initiative to keep you safe and moving during the winter season, and the work we do to make sure you are.
The ABCs of Winter Highway Classification and Maintenance
Our maintenance contractors work hard every day to keep BC highways safe and traffic moving smoothly. Because British Columbia is a geographically diverse province, our contractors can face any number of unique challenges where highway
How to Keep Active Transportation Going in Winter
According to a general population survey, bad weather is the top reason people choose not to travel to work, school or other activities using active transportation (that’s travelling by bike, on foot, wheelchair, skateboard, skis…
4 Reasons Why Piling Your “Private Snow” on Roads is a “No”
A “private snow” problem has landed on provincial roads in more populated parts of rural BC. Some residents and property managers have been plowing their driveway snow onto ministry roads, and they need to know that their actions put people and property in peril. Here’s why it’s in your best interests and the public’s best interests, NOT to pile your snow on public roads.
How to Drive Around Snow Plows in BC
Pop quiz! You’re driving a two-lane highway after a fresh dumping of snow. You spot the flashing lights of a snow plow up ahead in the left lane. You… a) Speed up to get
Your Most Popular BC Winter Maintenance Questions, Answered
Winter driving and highway maintenance in BC got you worried? Don’t fret – we’re on it. We take our commitment to provide a safe, reliable transportation network very seriously, and the performance of our maintenance
A Look at Some Shift into Winter Face Time
Our ministry staff join forces with local Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement officers, maintenance contractors, ICBC, RCMP and emergency responders on BC highways to remind drivers about preparing for winter driving, and hand out some helpful items. As hundreds of vehicles drove through these highway stops, they were provided with information about the importance of good winter tires and winter driving tips.
Visiting BC in Winter? Welcome! What You Need to Know Before Driving
From world-class skiing to west coast storm watching, there are many reasons for visiting BC in winter. So it’s no surprise folks from out-of-province ask us questions like, “We’re from Alberta – do BC winter