News Items tag as: BC Highways

Okanagan Connector up to standard at time of deadly bus crash: transportation minister
December 27, 2022 - 3:04 PM

Highways maintenance crews were doing their job up to standard when an E-bus crashed on the Okanagan Connector, killing four and injuring dozens of others on Christmas Eve.
Month-long closure of Trans-Canada near Golden starts at Easter
April 05, 2022 - 10:54 AM

The Trans-Canada Highway will be closed in the Kicking Horse Canyon east of Golden between the Easter and Victoria Day long weekends.
The 'essential' travel rules on highways between southern Interior and Lower Mainland
November 23, 2021 - 5:00 PM

With select provincial highways open on a limited basis, the B.C. Highway Patrol is urging all drivers to be cautious if planning to travel to and from the Lower Mainland.
Snow on Okanagan Connector reminder it's almost time for winter tires
September 15, 2021 - 11:25 AM

As the Thompson-Okanagan emerges from a smoky summer, winter appears to be just around the corner with snow on mountain passes this morning.
You're going to want to slow down this Victoria Day weekend
May 15, 2019 - 9:30 AM

If you're driving anywhere this Victoria Day long weekend, make sure to keep an eye on your speed.
Slush and fog on the Okanagan Connector
October 28, 2018 - 12:10 PM

The weather is affecting road conditions on the Okanagan Connector.
Snow in the forecast for Interior mountain pass highways
September 18, 2017 - 9:17 AM

You may want to consider switching to winter tires a bit earlier than normal if you plan to travel high elevation roads in the Interior any time soon.
VIDEO: Dashcams catch bad drivers, chaos on the roads after late season snowfall
March 10, 2017 - 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - After this week's surprise snowfall multiple dashcam videos shared on social media show risk takers and mistake makers behind the wheel of vehicles in the Thompson and Shuswap areas.
Coquihalla now open after night of crashes, closures and harsh conditions
February 11, 2017 - 10:40 AM

MERRITT - The Coquihalla highway has reopened after several collisions and harsh winter driving conditions caused delays and multiple closures of the mountain pass last night.
UPDATE: Set of snowfall warnings for B.C. Interior mountain highways lifted
November 26, 2016 - 9:09 AM

UPDATE 9:14 a.m, Sunday Nov. 27, 2016
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News Items tag as: BC Highways

Okanagan Connector up to standard at time of deadly bus crash: transportation minister

Month-long closure of Trans-Canada near Golden starts at Easter

The 'essential' travel rules on highways between southern Interior and Lower Mainland

Snow on Okanagan Connector reminder it's almost time for winter tires

You're going to want to slow down this Victoria Day weekend

Slush and fog on the Okanagan Connector

Snow in the forecast for Interior mountain pass highways

VIDEO: Dashcams catch bad drivers, chaos on the roads after late season snowfall

Coquihalla now open after night of crashes, closures and harsh conditions

UPDATE: Set of snowfall warnings for B.C. Interior mountain highways lifted

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