Work has been underway and will continue throughout the weekend to prepare the Alex Fraser Bridge and the Port Mann Bridge for safe and efficient travel during winter weather conditions.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is congratulating the City of Prince George for committing five years of funding towards the transit component of the B.C. government’s Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan.

Starting this weekend, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be conducting tests of a cable collar drop system (like the system being used on the Port Mann Bridge) to see if this type of snow-clearing system would be feasible on the Alex Fraser Bridge.

Over the course of 2016, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has boosted the DriveBC highway camera network by adding 43 new webcams and 108 new webcam views.

All Canadians deserve to live in healthy and vibrant communities where they can connect and participate in activities year round. The governments of Canada and British Columbia are committed to supporting social infrastructure that enriches the lives of Canadians and builds stronger community ties.

2016 was a year of historic investments in transit for Metro Vancouver. It began with a commitment by the Government of British Columbia for approximately a quarter of a billion dollars ($246 million) over three years for significant transit improvements and expansions in Metro Vancouver.

Each year, preventable fires during the holiday season injure British Columbians and cause thousands of dollars in property damage.