News Items tag as: Highway 1 construction

Trans-Canada set to reopen in Kicking Horse Canyon for long weekend
October 04, 2023 - 10:52 AM
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The final push to get Phase 4 of a multi-year Trans-Canada Highway improvement project in the southern Interior completed will be interrupted this Thanksgiving long weekend.
Trans-Canada widening project near Golden to open for holiday traffic between B.C. and Alberta
December 06, 2021 - 6:29 AM

The 24/7 closures on Highway 1 east of Golden through the Kicking Horse Canyon ended on Dec. 1, just in time for holiday travellers between B.C. and Alberta.
Construction will force overnight closure of Highway 1 exit in Kamloops
July 08, 2020 - 10:50 AM

Drivers travelling Highway 1 in Kamloops Sunday night may need to take a detour.
Kamloops company awarded $25.9M Trans-Canada Highway project
July 07, 2020 - 4:32 PM

A Kamloops firm has been awarded a $25.9 million contract to expand a 3.3 kilometre section of the Trans-Canada Highway near Chase from two to four lanes, according to a provincial news release.
Expect delays on Highway 1 near Summit off-ramp
May 03, 2017 - 9:06 AM

KAMLOOPS - The Ministry of Transportation is advising commuters in Kamloops to expect delays this morning.
Province and feds pledge millions for Trans Canada upgrades in B.C.
February 17, 2017 - 11:18 AM

KAMLOOPS - Two major sections of the Trans Canada Highway to Alberta will soon see upgrades including adding four lanes and widened shoulders.
Say goodbye to the 58-year-old bridge on Highway 1 near Sicamous
September 22, 2016 - 5:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The North Fork Bridge between Sicamous and Revelstoke is the last remaining bridge with a metal through truss on the Trans Canada Highway and it'll soon be replaced.
Trans-Canada resurfacing near Monte Creek almost done
June 09, 2016 - 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Highway drivers heading east and north of Kamloops this summer will be seeing some road resurfacing.
Highway 1 through Hoffman's Bluff set to receive major facelift
May 24, 2016 - 8:00 PM

CHASE - Major renovations of Highway 1 between Hoffman's Bluff and Chase are set to continue and the province is hoping to make it easier on drivers through webcams and a public information session.
More road work on Highway 1 near Chase this spring
March 02, 2016 - 5:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Expect delays on the Trans-Canada Highway this spring as crews resurface a stretch of highway near Chase..
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News Items tag as: Highway 1 construction

Trans-Canada set to reopen in Kicking Horse Canyon for long weekend

Trans-Canada widening project near Golden to open for holiday traffic between B.C. and Alberta

Construction will force overnight closure of Highway 1 exit in Kamloops

Kamloops company awarded $25.9M Trans-Canada Highway project

Expect delays on Highway 1 near Summit off-ramp

Province and feds pledge millions for Trans Canada upgrades in B.C.

Say goodbye to the 58-year-old bridge on Highway 1 near Sicamous

Trans-Canada resurfacing near Monte Creek almost done

Highway 1 through Hoffman's Bluff set to receive major facelift

More road work on Highway 1 near Chase this spring

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