Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Minister Responsible for TransLink, issued the following statement on the Mayors’ Council vote to adopt the 2017 Investment Plan: Phase One of the 10-Year Vision:

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is holding two additional open houses regarding the future Brunette Interchange on Highway 1.

Seven hundred thousand dollars in improvements to local area side roads in Turtle Valley near Squilax Anglemont Road are now complete.

A refurbished Stop of Interest sign was unveiled near Chetwynd, recognizing explorer Alexander Mackenzie’s place in British Columbia’s history.

On Nov. 19, the Salmon River Bridge will be closed for eight hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to allow for the bridge to be moved from its present highway alignment to provide a detour while the new bridge is being constructed.

Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available to eligible British Columbians in areas of the province that were impacted by severe weather and flooding that occurred from Nov. 3-14, 2016.

Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, made the following statement in response to a report from Delta first responders about the safety of the George Massey Tunnel:

On Nov. 19, the Salmon River Bridge will be closed for eight hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to allow for the bridge to be moved from its present highway alignment to provide a detour while the new bridge is being constructed.

A new commemorative licence plate is available in British Columbia for recipients of the Memorial Cross.