Drivers are advised that work will soon begin to replace the temporary structure on Beaton Road with a permanent bridge, improving safety and reliability for people travelling through the area.

Construction is complete on four new bridges in the Peace region, built in response to severe flooding in 2016.

Permanent bridges are now open, and reinforcing armour is in place, on two roads in the Cherry Creek area that were washed out by spring flooding.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting the public to an open house to update the status of West Fraser Road.

Work has started at five locations west of Chetwynd to build robust, modern bridges that will allow people to travel safely and efficiently along Highway 97, especially in the event of heavy rain and flooding.

A new connection between Highway 19 and north Courtenay will open to traffic today, so people can move more efficiently and safely through this part of the Comox Valley to access key destinations such as the new hospital, the airport and the BC Ferries terminal.