Now that the summer peak travel period is over and traffic volumes are lower, the ministry will be reducing the highway to one lane in each direction on the Malahat between Aspen Road and Shawnigan Lake Road.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claire Trevena has issued the following statement on the appointment of Catharine Read, as the new chair of the Passenger Transportation Board, effective Oct. 1, 2017:

On Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be posting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on BC Bid inviting proponents to pre-qualify on the first three highway maintenance service-area contracts coming up for renewal.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claire Trevena released the following statement regarding Greyhound Canada’s notice of Passenger Transportation Board application to amend their B.C. service:

Southern British Columbia experienced intense fire activity over the recent long weekend, and based on the weather outlook, this will continue for the foreseeable future.

As of Sept. 1, it is free to cross the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges.

Summer is gradually coming to a close, but the wildfire risk in many parts of the province remains a very serious concern. British Columbians are urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

The annual Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria bike ride takes place on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, from approximately 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an anticipated 1,500 cyclists riding through Victoria, the West Shore and the Saanich Peninsula.

The popular Britton Creek rest area at the summit of the Coquihalla Highway is the first rest area in the province to offer free Wi-Fi to the travelling public, providing motorists an opportunity to stop, take a rest and connect with family and friends.