Work at a number of streams affected by flooding in the Peace District last June will be completed before the spring run-off.

Engineering work is underway to build a bridge structure to replace the culvert at Commotion Creek on Highway 97.

A new bridge is being planned to replace the drainage culverts at the 8th Street crossing of Dawson Creek.

Work will begin soon on a number of projects in the Peace district.

A $2.33-million contract has been awarded to Brocor Construction Ltd. of Dawson Creek for a project to upgrade the intersection at Highway 97 and Montney Highway (Road 254), announced MLA for Peace River South Mike Bernier on behalf of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone.

Work is underway on a new rest area on South Taylor Hill, providing a safe and convenient place for commercial truck drivers and tourists to stop and rest along this stretch of Highway 97, announced Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone.

Construction of intersection improvements and installation of traffic signals at the Highway 97 and Dangerous Goods Route (DGR) intersection is now complete.

Rolla Road (known locally as Snake Pit Road) has now re-opened with the completion of a temporary bridge replacement over the road.

Work will soon be underway to replace the Crassier Creek Bridge near Chetwynd.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $2.5 million to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) to undertake debris removal and preventative work, designed to reduce flood risk in the region.