Two projects are set to get underway this paving season that will provide smoother, safer access between Courtenay and Campbell River, and extend the life of the road surface.

The public is encouraged to purchase their new BC Parks plates at Autoplan broker offices and show their support for provincial parks through images of a Kermode Bear, Purcell Mountains or scenic Porteau Cove.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with the District of North Vancouver, are investing in highway infrastructure that will improve safety, reduce congestion, enhance the lives of Canadians and help our economy prosper.

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.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has partnered with the City of Prince George on a planning study that is currently underway for Highway 16 in Prince George.

Pedestrians and cyclists in the community of Port Alberni will find improved safety conditions with the upgrade of the Highway 4 crosswalk at Helen Street to a fully signalized intersection.

Investing in urban transportation networks helps build a solid foundation for more inclusive, prosperous and sustainable cities.

On behalf of the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, MLA Scott Hamilton will gather input and ideas from stakeholders and community representatives to understand transportation priorities south of the Fraser River.

Two contracts for preliminary construction work on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project will go to tender this week. The contracts are for site preparation in order to improve ground conditions for future lane widening.

As a result of ongoing fiscal discipline and strong economic growth in B.C., the Province of British Columbia is able to support and fund projects that make a real difference to better protect the lives of the citizens of British Columbia.