BC Gov News

Recreational cyclists, bike commuters and pedestrians who use the Galloping Goose Trail are advised that intermittent overnight trail closures may be in effect at the McKenzie interchange construction site from Tuesday, Aug. 13 through Nov. 5, 2019.

Drivers are advised that two lanes, one in each direction, will be closed nightly beginning Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.

Motorists heading to the Kootenay Lake ferry terminal are advised to expect delays with the MV Balfour out of service due to a mechanical issue.

Mabel Lake Forest Service Road (FSR) will be temporarily closed between the 14-kilometre and 16-kilometre marks, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, and ending Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019.

Argo Road Maintenance will assume responsibility for highway maintenance in Service Area 21, which includes provincial roadways for Chetwynd, Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge and highways 29, 52 and 97.

Lakes District Maintenance Inc. will continue being responsible for highway maintenance in Service Area 28 (Stikine), which includes the provincial roadways for Atlin, Cassiar and Dease Lake and highways 2 and 37.

The Phase 1 results of the Peachland Transportation Study have been released, identifying three preferred route options that will improve safety and travel times along the Highway 97 corridor. 

Crews have adjusted the northbound lanes on the Alex Fraser Bridge to create room for a new additional lane, which will be ready for traffic later this summer.