The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure reminds travellers to use extra caution on B.C. highways when travelling in the heavier traffic that comes with the holidays.

The Province has selected three pre-qualified teams to participate in the request for proposals (RFP) stage to design and construct Phase 4 of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project on Highway 1, which will improve safety and reliability east of Golden.

The fourth and final phase of the Highway 1 Kicking Horse Canyon project is moving forward with an invitation for bidders to submit their qualifications to design and build the project.

A new rock fall fencing system is now in place to improve safety for people who are travelling along a technically challenging section of Highway 1 west of Revelstoke.

Drivers are reminded that winter tire regulations have been extended to April 30, 2019, on many highways to account for early spring snowfall.

With the Family Day long weekend coming up, travellers are reminded to plan their trips in advance, check the weather forecast before leaving home and drive to conditions.

High risk of avalanche has closed the Trans-Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden, which will be closed with no detour until approximately 8 o'clock this evening.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure reminds travellers about increased traffic on B.C. highways during the next couple of weeks.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure would like to remind travelers that storm and heavy snowfall warnings have been issued in the Cariboo, northern B.C., Kootenays and Columbia regions, and it is important to plan ahead, drive to the conditions and arrive safely.