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New bridge construction in Sicamous not impacted by fatal semi crash
The $260-million project to replace the bridge in Sicamous that’s been in the works for…
Winter storm bringing heavy snow to passes on Coquihalla, Trans-Canada this weekend
Heavy snowfall is expected this weekend on the Coquihalla and Trans-Canada with freezing rain on…
Heavy snow, freezing rain prompts travel advisories for southern Interior mountain passes
If you have plans to travel on high elevation highways in the southern Interior, you…
Avalanche control to close Trans-Canada Highway today
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you planned on heading east today prepare for some delays along several routes as crews perform avalanche control today. Drive B.C. warns motorists Highway 1 through Glacier National Park will be closed from noon to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 8, during avalanche control work. Delays of up to two hours are expected....
UPDATE: Multiple crashes on Highway 1 in Kamloops now clear
KAMLOOPS - Drivers were being warned to stay off Highway 1 heading eastbound through Kamloops after a number of collisions have caused a traffic backup this morning. Const. Jason Epp said emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle pile up in the eastbound lanes at the Columbia Street exit this morning, Sept. 25, and the traffic...
Trans-Canada Highway east of Kamloops to be shut down during blasting
KAMLOOPS - Blasting will shut down Highway 1 east of Kamloops as crews prepare to move forward on the expansion of the highway. The closure will take place from 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow, Sept. 20. The highway will be closed in both directions about 13 kilometres west of Chase. An alternate route is available...
Crash near Salmon Arm sends three to hospital
SALMON ARM - A two vehicle crash west of Salmon Arm Thursday afternoon shut down the highway for several hours and sent three people to hospital. The collision happened on Highway 1 about 14 kilometres west of Salmon Arm near Kault Hill. The driver of a car parked facing west on the shoulder attempted a...
Chase RCMP break up beach bonfire amidst fire ban
CHASE – Even the thick smoke over the area isn't enough for people to get the message that campfires are not allowed — and yes, that includes bonfires. Chase RCMP say a group of young people built a bonfire at Magna Bay on August 24, at roughly 9 p.m. The fire didn't get away this...
Chase RCMP kept busy during August long weekend
CHASE – It was a busy long weekend for Chase RCMP dealing with a wide range of cases, from a fatal bus crash and impaired drivers to thefts and noise complaints. On the afternoon of Friday, July 31, Chase RCMP attended to a bus crash that killed one person and injured more than 20 others...
Highway upgrades near Kamloops top key provincial priorities
KAMLOOPS - Upgrades to Highway 1, Highway 5, cycling infrastructure and rest areas are among the many items listed in the recently released 10-year provincial plan. The Ministry of Transportation released the 10-year transportation plan, B.C. on the Move, this week. The plan outlines 12 key priorities, from improving highway safety and investing in transit...
Avalanche control and rockslides along popular routes
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There are a few things to consider if you're navigating B.C. roads or enjoying the great outdoors today. According to DriveBC.ca, avalanche control is happening Jan. 20, 2015 on Highway 1 from the west boundary of Glacier National Park to the east boundary in both directions, so targeted areas along the route will be...
More lanes for dangerous section of Trans-Canada
KAMLOOPS – The second phase of the Hoffman’s Bluff highway improvement project is going to tender on Monday. About 3.1 kilometres of the Trans-Canada between Kamloops and Chase will be widened from two to four lanes, according to a media release from the Ministry of Transportation. The Ministry calls that section of highway “one of...