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Timely and behind the scenes information around incident response and events impacting travel.
BC’s Avalanche Program — Keeping You Safe From (Tons of) Falling Snow
Mountains are one of British Columbia’s most defining features, but those majestic snow-capped peaks can create some pretty hazardous driving conditions on our mountain passes during avalanche season, which typically runs from November to April.
What’s it Like? An Interview with a BC Avalanche Technician
Undoubtedly one of the coolest jobs in our ministry – here’s a look at what it’s like to be an Avalanche Technician for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and what kind of training and
Where Are We Now? BC Atmospheric River Event – A Year in Review
It was an event unlike anything we’ve ever experienced here in the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. When an atmospheric river brought an unprecedented amount of rain to the province in November 2021 – BC
Disaster Response Routes – DO NOT USE in Case of Emergency
Do you know what this yellow sign means? Many people who see these signs on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland think they indicate public evacuation routes during an emergency situation, but this is
How to Help Volunteer Firefighters Help Others on BC Highways
We talk a lot about the importance of roadside worker safety as part of the Cone Zone campaign, but what about roadside volunteer safety? Volunteer firefighters, for example, are first responders to highway incidents.
How We Help Keep Floodwaters at Bay on BC Highways
Ever heard the old adage: “April Showers bring May flowers”? Well, depending on where you live in BC, spring showers don’t just bring flowers, they can also bring freshet (rapid snowpack melt and overwhelmed stream
BC Flooding: What Does the Road to Recovery Look Like for Our Highways?
The south coast of BC is often referred to as the “Wet Coast” – a lighthearted nod to the high levels of rain that fall here annually. However, during the BC flooding of November 2021,