Transportation and Infrastructure News Archive»

Over $13 million to improve safety and travel on Hwy 3: Four projects valued at $13 million will get underway this year, improving safety and travel for residents, visitors and commercial drivers on Highway 3 in the West Kootenay, Similkameen and Upper Fraser Valley. read more; Economy Families Transportation Monday, May 14, 2012 10:00 AM
$1.2 million for new bridge near Lake Cowichan: Work is scheduled to begin this summer to replace the Upper Harris Bridge between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew, improving the safety and reliability of this Harris River crossing. The bridge is located about 30 km southeast of Lake Cowichan along the Pacific Marine Circle Route. A new two-lane structure will replace the old single-lane bridge. read more; Economy Families Transportation Thursday, May 10, 2012 1:30 PM
Changes to Coastal Ferry Act set new course for ferries: In response to the independent BC Ferry Commissioner's review, today government introduced amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act. read more; Economy Transportation Wednesday, May 9, 2012 2:12 PM
Legislation improves Metro Vancouver's transit system: The Province is giving new powers to TransLink to go after people who steal transit rides and is strengthening the organization's governance model. read more; Economy Families Transportation Monday, May 7, 2012 1:53 PM
$24 million for Peace River North highways and side roads: Families will benefit from a provincial investment of $24 million in highways and roads in Peace River North this year, creating local jobs and improving the condition and safety of roads in the region. read more; Economy Transportation Friday, May 4, 2012 3:30 PM
Fencing projects to protect motorists and livestock: Approximately 100 km of fencing will be installed this year to prevent livestock from straying onto B.C. highways and railroads, as part of the Province's $10-million highway and railroad livestock fencing plan. read more; Economy Transportation Friday, May 4, 2012 2:30 PM
Road-widening contract awarded for Evergreen Line: Another early construction project for the Evergreen Line rapid transit project is underway to lay the groundwork for major construction and keep construction on schedule. read more; Economy Transportation Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:30 PM
First Cariboo Connector Phase 2 project goes to tender: The first of nine new Cariboo Connector four-laning projects on Highway 97 is going to tender this week. read more; Economy Families Transportation Tuesday, May 1, 2012 10:00 AM
"Know Before You Go" this spring: Spring rains combined with melting snowpacks and rising streams can affect road and highway conditions. read more; Families Transportation Friday, April 27, 2012 3:40 PM
Thirteen new DriveBC webcams for South Coast and Island: The Province is adding 30 web cameras to its DriveBC network this year, giving motorists more opportunities to check real-time traffic, road and weather conditions as they plan their trips. Thirteen of these will be on the South Coast and Vancouver Island. read more; Economy Families Transportation Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:33 AM
Six new DriveBC webcams for Northern B.C.: The Province is adding 30 web cameras to its DriveBC network this year, giving motorists more opportunities to check real-time traffic, road and weather conditions as they plan their trips. Six of these will be in Northern B.C. read more; Economy Families Transportation Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:32 AM
Eleven new DriveBC webcams for the B.C. Interior: The Province is adding 30 web cameras to its DriveBC network this year, giving motorists more opportunities to check real-time traffic, road and weather conditions as they plan their trips. Eleven of these will be in the Southern and Central Interior. read more; Economy Families Transportation Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:31 AM
Bamfield Road improvements set to begin: The Province has awarded a $1.3-million contract to resurface a section of Bamfield Road and several roads within the community of Bamfield. read more; Economy Families Transportation Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:44 AM
Over $25 million to improve highways in the Northwest: The Province is investing $25.8 million in highway infrastructure improvements in the Northwest to improve the ride, safety and efficiency of the highway network for residents, travellers and commercial drivers. read more; Economy Families Transportation Monday, April 23, 2012 9:45 AM
$54 million for South Peace highways and side roads: South Peace families will benefit from a provincial investment of almost $54 million in highways in the South Peace this year, creating local jobs and improving the condition and safety of roads in the region. read more; Economy Transportation Friday, April 20, 2012 2:15 PM
DriveBC now makes it easier to Know Before You Go: A number of improvements to DriveBC will make the Province's most popular website an even more valuable tool for motorists to plan an easier, safer trip. read more; Economy Families Transportation Wednesday, April 18, 2012 2:30 PM
Know Before You Go in Dawson Creek: A new web camera on Highway 97 in Dawson Creek is now live on the Province's DriveBC website, providing real-time coverage of highway conditions in the area and helping motorists plan a safer, easier journey. read more; Economy Families Transportation Tuesday, April 17, 2012 12:01 PM
Province invests $12.6M to replace Sombrio Bridge: Work is set to begin to replace the 55-year-old timber Sombrio No. 1 Bridge to improve safety and reliability for residents and tourists. read more; Families Transportation Tuesday, April 17, 2012 9:00 AM
Premier Announces Phase 2 of Cariboo Connector Expansion: Premier Christy Clark announced an additional investment to the Cariboo Connector expansion, to widen 30 km of Highway 97 to four lanes between Prince George and Cache Creek. read more; Economy Transportation Friday, April 13, 2012 1:45 PM
South Fraser Perimeter Road Expansion Key to Getting B.C. Goods to Market: Premier Christy Clark marked the half-way completion milestone of the expanded South Fraser Perimeter Road. read more; Economy Transportation Tuesday, April 3, 2012 10:15 AM