Picture this: A steep, unstable slope next to the highway. We need to get crews up there to stabilize it and make sure there’s no risk to the travelling public, but there’s a problem. Dozens of dangerous trees are in the way, and they need to be cleared before our rock scalers can do...
Recently, we asked you to Tell TranBC what you wanted to know about our work. You responded with some excellent questions. Here are the answers. How does the ministry work in conjunction with municipalities and Metro Vancouver to solve problems and plan projects? The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure meets with municipalities and Metro...
It’s been a long winter, and the white stuff is still on the ground across much of the province. But take heart! The first day of spring is finally here, and along with spring comes a little housekeeping to keep things in order. What do you include in your spring cleaning checklist? Windows? Closets?...
Last year, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Trans-Canada Highway. The long road (nearly 8,000 kilometres, actually) stretches from coast to coast, connecting communities and allowing goods to flow. It’s a pretty big deal when it comes to travelling the province and beyond, whether you’re a trucker, commuter, or road tripper. Wouldn’t it...
How was your week? Ours was busy. Lots of information to share with you this week including: updates on the Malahat, Northern Region road improvement projects, Coastal Ferries and George Massey Tunnel Consultation Summaries, announcements in the Port of Prince Rupert and let’s not forget daylight savings. Malahat Safety Upgrades on the Final Stretch...
A quick review of transportation news around the province this week, gives us a pinch of this and a handful of that. When you combine it all, we think you get a recipe for successful transportation moves, no matter where you are. Decrease in assaults a step in the right direction We were happy...
Avalanches are mesmerizing – at least from a safe distance, whether that be via video, photograph, or directly from a helicopter. No one gets closer to the action than our avalanche control technicians. They trek to remote mountainside avalanche weather stations (all 58 of them) and trigger blasts with strange-sounding equipment such as Gazex...
Weather in B.C. can change rapidly, especially in winter. Just take a look at the Coquihalla Highway, where drivers can experience a wide range of weather systems from bottom to top of the mountain pass. And in milder parts of the province, temperatures often hover around freezing, threatening icy conditions. There’s been a lot...
Building new bridges and opening new roads can be a great highlight of the work we do here at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, but maintaining the highways that connect our province is our bread and butter. With over 40,000 kilometres of highways to maintain, on some of the most challenging terrain in...
Chirp-chirp. Cuckoo. You’ve likely heard these sounds while crossing certain intersections in British Columbia. Audible signals, which tell visually-impaired pedestrians when it’s safe to cross a road controlled by traffic lights, are helping set the tone for the province’s routine soundtrack. Watch this video to get a better idea of how audible signals announce...
