A new web cam has been launched near the Haig Scale on Highway 7, about two kilometres west of Hope, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone announced.

“Highway cameras are an important transportation technology that we use to provide travellers with timely information on current road and weather conditions,” Stone said. “We encourage drivers to check DriveBC before heading out in order to check on conditions, to avoid delays, and to arrive safely at their destinations.”

This new web cam provides real-time monitoring of Highway 7, showing camera views in both east and west directions. The web cam can be viewed under the Lower Mainland tab at: http://drivebc.ca/#webcams

“The busy summer driving season is now here, and we want to help ensure locals and visitors enjoy safe travels through our beautiful region with another new web cam that they can consult before hitting the road,” said Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness.

There are now more than 550 highway web cam images available provincewide to help drivers ‘know before they go’ and make travel plans according to traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other events or advisories posted for provincial roadways.

“These web cams provide motorists with the most up-to-date information on traffic, weather and road conditions, and are a valuable online tool when preparing for summer road trips through beautiful B.C.,” said Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart.

Learn more:

For travel information available 24/7, go to: www.DriveBC.ca

Follow the work of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure online at: http://www.tranbc.ca