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We Heard You! Rest Area Improvements on the Way in BC

August 27, 2018October 13, 2016 42 Comments

This blog was last updated FEBRUARY 2018 Our 170 BC Rest Areas are the perfect spot to refresh and recharge before heading out on the highway, and they are about to get a whole lot

Categories BC Infrastructure, BC Road Trips, BC Travellers, Trucking

Why Moving a Bridge is a Shift in the Right Direction

May 5, 2016 2 Comments

Sometimes moving to something new means moving something older – but not too far. That’s the case with the single-lane Fort Nelson River Bridge, which we moved about 10.5 metres in mid-April, to allow for

Categories BC Infrastructure, BC Travellers

Powerful Rail Safety Warnings From Around the World

September 17, 2018April 26, 2016 2 Comments

Rail safety matters all the time, and every place there is train tracks. So, we embarked on a tour to four continents to pick out what we thought were the most powerful messages to keep

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4 Unseen Engineering Marvels in BC

August 9, 2018March 30, 2016 35 Comments

Engineers are a creative bunch by nature. When faced with a challenging situation, their desire to find a solution is second only to the creativity and analysis they use to overcome that obstacle. The terrain

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The BC Highway Sign that’s Got People Talking Fender Benders

November 14, 2019March 3, 2016 16 Comments

New highway signs rarely get much fanfare. Although extremely important for safety and navigation, they are just signs, after all. They’re not very exciting. In fact, there’s even a song about them, and it’s not

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New West Crossing

How to Prepare for the Upcoming Pattullo Bridge Construction

May 17, 2016February 11, 2016 60 Comments

Starting April 29, and continuing until October 3, the Pattullo Bridge deck will be under rehab construction to keep the roadway safe. Only two lanes will be open during the five months of work. You

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Watch the Old Port Mann Bridge Disappear in 30 Seconds

November 8, 2018October 22, 2015 8 Comments

It’s official. The old Port Mann Bridge has been completely dismantled and demolition work is now done. Built in 1964 as a key part of the Trans-Canada Highway, this iconic bridge spanned the Fraser River

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Three Ways We are Working to Protect BC Highways from Climate Change

November 7, 2018July 2, 2015 2 Comments

It’s no secret. Extreme weather is on the rise as a result of global climate change. What impacts will climate change have on our transportation infrastructure? Expect an increase in dramatic weather events like: coastal

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