The second phase of consultations on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project is underway and runs through April 2, with a variety of ways for the public to participate.

More than $13 million in improvements will be made to highways and bridges in the Northwest region, increasing safety and efficiency for families and industry.

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.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure's 2012 Community Service Initiative, in partnership with the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, has resulted in the completion of local infrastructure improvements that will benefit families in many communities around the province.