More people with accessibility challenges throughout the province will soon have better access to wheelchair-accessible taxis, reducing wait times and allowing them to get around their communities with ease.

Drivers are reminded that the Pattullo Bridge between Surrey and New Westminster will be closed in both directions starting on Thursday, April 6, at 10 p.m. and reopening on Tuesday, April 11, at 5 a.m.

The Province is advancing design work for collision barriers to protect the Lions Gate Bridge and Ironworkers Memorial Bridge from damage in the unlikely event of a vessel strike.

Two pre-qualified teams have advanced to the request for proposals (RFP) stage to design and build eight new stations for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain, as well as cycling and walking paths around the new stations.

The Port Mann Bridge on Highway 1 is closed due to the risk of ice falling from cables onto vehicles. 

Drivers are asked to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary from tonight through Saturday afternoon, as Environment Canada is warning that snowfall, switching to freezing rain and rain, is expected to create adverse driving conditions throughout the south coast, including the Fraser Valley.