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Feature Articles

Trans-Canada Improvements (and Delays) Ahead: How You Can Be Prepared

August 27, 2024June 6, 2024 21 Comments

The Trans-Canada Highway is the primary route connecting BC to the rest of Canada and it’s getting several improvements over the coming years, as a part of our Kamloops-Alberta Four-Laning Program. Much of what makes

Categories BC Travellers, Cone Zone, Feature Articles, Trucking

BC’s Avalanche Program — Keeping You Safe From (Tons of) Falling Snow

June 13, 2024March 2, 2023 2 Comments

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.

Categories Avalanche Program, BC Travellers, Feature Articles

Scalers – Top to Bottom Rock Removal Specialists

September 12, 2023October 20, 2022 5 Comments

Scalers work above roadways to help keep motorists safe from falling rock or encountering a surprise boulder (or three). Their work as rock removal specialists also enables workers and equipment to safely perform construction below.

Categories Engineering, Feature Articles, Road Maintenance

Why Automated Flagger Assistance Devices are Here to Stay

August 30, 2024August 26, 2022 18 Comments

It’s safe to say: Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD) are only going to become more common on BC roadways. Not only do they provide effective traffic management, they also keep traffic controllers out of harms

Categories Cone Zone, Feature Articles

How to Stay Cool and Safe While Driving in BC Summer Heat

June 13, 2024July 13, 2022 Leave a comment

With summers getting hotter, we’ve got information on how you and your passengers can stay cool and safe while driving in BC summer heat.

Categories BC Road Trips, BC Travellers, Feature Articles, Tips and How Tos

Wildlife Matters on BC Highways

September 12, 2023June 29, 2022 4 Comments

Our Wildlife Management program is the cornerstone of wildlife protection on BC highways, helping us make a variety of wildlife protection initiatives a reality. While our first goal is the safety of the travelling public

Categories Environment, Feature Articles, Wildlife

15 Seconds to Safety: How to Dress for Winter’s Worst

June 13, 2024November 14, 2017 5 Comments

Sure, we know what you’re thinking… “Of course I know how to dress myself!” But you won’t believe how often ministry staff come across drivers severely underdressed (some even wearing flip flops!), stranded on the

Categories Feature Articles, Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos

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