Phase 2 of consultation on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project begins next week, following today's release of a report summarizing Phase 1 consultation.

Work to improve the safety of Highway 1 east of Pritchard will get underway this year, with the first phase of the Highway 1 Pritchard to Hoffman's Bluff project going to tender this week.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Mary Polak presented the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals to Dirk Nyland, Grant Lachmuth and Sharlie Huffman, in recognition of their significant achievements and distinguished service to their fellow citizens.

The government of British Columbia is moving ahead with plans to widen the Trans-Canada Highway between Kamloops and the Alberta border, to improve safety and support goods movement, trade and tourism.

Upgrades valued at $5.2 million will be coming to roads in the Shuswap this year, improving safety and travel for local residents, visitors and commercial drivers.

Upgrades valued at $8 million will be coming to three highways near Vernon this year, improving safety and travel for local residents, visitors and commercial drivers.

CMS Focus Management Services Ltd. of Victoria took the top award for Excellence in Construction Management and Supervision, at the 9th annual Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineers Awards, for its exceptional work on the 202nd Street Rapid Transit Project in Langley.

Urban Systems Ltd. of Vancouver took the top award for Design and Contract Preparation - Roads, at the 9th annual Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineers Awards, for its exceptional work on the Highway 97 Winfield to Oyama four-laning project in the Okanagan.