Major construction will begin in early October on the project to replace the Vedder Bridge and upgrade the Vedder/Chilliwack Lake Road intersection.

Plans to upgrade Kamloops Transit’s full fleet of busses to compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles that come with modern features like Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) received the green light from city council after a successful pilot that showed these busses to perform well in all four seasons while garnering significant savings in operating costs.

Work is underway to replace the 61-year-old Salmon River Bridge on Highway 97 north of Prince George, Mike Morris, MLA for Prince George-McKenzie, and Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount, announced on behalf of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone.

The Government of British Columbia is moving ahead with a project to upgrade ramps at the Glade ferry terminal in advance of the arrival of the new cable ferry, which connects the community to Highway 3A.  

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has extended the deadline to receive applications for capital and operating grants under the Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan community vehicle grant program.

The Government of British Columbia and BC Ferries are committing to a seasonal direct ferry service between Port Hardy and Bella Coola to support Aboriginal tourism and the mid-coast economy.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is starting work soon on a $3-million resurfacing project for a 10-kilometre stretch of Chilliwack Lake Road.

Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are advised to expect delays on the Lions Gate Bridge over the weekend for nighttime repaving of the Lions Gate Bridge north approach viaduct.