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Emergency Info

Timely and behind the scenes information around incident response and events impacting travel.

What it’s Like to Watch an Avalanche from a Helicopter

August 9, 2018March 24, 2016 4 Comments

For most people, avalanches incite terror (for good reason!), and should be avoided at all times. But what is true for backcountry enthusiasts doesn’t apply to our ministry avalanche technicians. For them, uniting snow and

Categories Avalanche Program

Seismic Sensors & BC HighwayCams Team Up for Quake Safety

May 25, 2018February 17, 2016 4 Comments

Question: What do some BC HighwayCams and seismic sensors have in common? Answer: A shared power source, a dedicated team of ministry staff and a great outcome to boot! That’s because our webcam crew and

Categories BC Travellers, Emergency Info

RAW Video: Pemberton Portage Road Mudslide

November 14, 2018September 21, 2015 3 Comments

UPDATE Sept 24, 9 a.m.: The Pemberton Portage Road is now open to two lanes of traffic. Here is initial video footage of the mudslide that closed Pemberton Portage Road, 25 km north of Pemberton,

Categories BC Travellers, Emergency Info
BC climate change protection

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

Categories BC Infrastructure, Emergency Info
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What Happens After a Rock Hits a BC Highway

November 7, 2018March 30, 2015 46 Comments

Rockfalls tend to happen more often in spring, when slopes above highways can be affected by changing temperatures and increased rainfall. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Rockwork Program uses a variety of techniques to

Categories Emergency Info, Road Maintenance
high mountain passes

Can You Guess the BC Highway Mountain Pass Word Scramble?

December 5, 2019February 24, 2015 Leave a comment

Mountain passes have always posed special challenges for engineers and travellers – ever since we started blazing foot trails, carving out wagon roads, and ultimately laying down highways. But while steep grades and fast-changing weather

Categories Avalanche Program, BC Travellers

Behind the Scenes: Hanging From a Rock Face for Avalanche Safety

October 3, 2018February 16, 2015 7 Comments

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Avalanche and Weather Program is changing the landscape of avalanche control in Canada. Dropping explosives from a helicopter has traditionally been our weapon of choice for triggering controlled avalanches.

Categories Avalanche Program
BC wildfire

Only You Can Prevent Roadside Wildfires

October 26, 2018July 16, 2014 2 Comments

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure works around the clock with safety in mind, but we need your help with something. Could you butt out? You heard us right, we need you to put that

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