Infrastructure
Kamloops City Council Authorizes Six-Month Truck Route Pilot Program
November 12, 2024
The City Council has recently authorized a six-month truck route pilot project to study the potential impacts of removing certain truck route designations in Kamloops’ downtown core. This pilot, running from November 15, 2024, to May 15, 2025, will see the removal of truck route designations on both Lansdowne and Seymour Streets. Through this trial, the city aims to gain valuable insights into downtown traffic flow and inform future transportation decisions.
Highway 1 Maintenance Work Scheduled for Three Valley Gap Area
Beginning October 25, 2024, maintenance work will commence on Highway 1 near Three Valley Gap, approximately 20 km west of Revelstoke. The project aims to enhance road safety and durability and will continue through December 20, 2024, with work scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM each day.
Safety and Stopping Guidelines for Rogers Pass
Traveling through the scenic yet challenging Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park requires careful planning, especially during winter. From November through May, the risks posed by avalanches and limited parking mean commercial truck drivers should be well-versed in stopping restrictions and plan for necessary rest breaks before or after entering the area.
Highway 1 Update - Jumping Creek to MacDonald Snowshed Project
The upcoming roadwork on Highway 1, from Jumping Creek to the MacDonald Snowshed, will lead to periodic closures over the next several weeks as crews continue essential upgrades.
Traffic Closures and Schedule
From October 15th at 12:00 PM to November 8th at 6:00 PM, Highway 1 will be closed every Monday through Saturday with closures also tentatively planned for Sunday:
Resurfacing Work on Malahat Near Goldstream
October 2, 2024
Travellers on Highway 1 near Goldstream should prepare for delays as resurfacing and road improvements are scheduled to begin Friday, October 4, 2024. The project will cover a 3.5-kilometre section of the Malahat, stretching from south of the Aspen Road intersection to south of the recently repaired Tunnel Hill washout site.
Highway 1 - Jumping Creek to MacDonald Snowshed Project
October 2, 2024
The upcoming roadwork on Highway 1, from Jumping Creek to the MacDonald Snowshed, will lead to periodic closures over the next several weeks as crews continue upgrades.
Traffic Closures and Schedule
From October 1st at 12:00 PM (noon) to October 11th at 12:00 PM (noon), Highway 1 will experience closures every Monday through Saturday:
Keating Cross Flyover Project and Area Roadworks
As part of the ongoing Keating Cross Flyover Project, key infrastructure improvements are progressing throughout the region. Below are the latest updates for the week of September 15 – September 21.
Highway 17
Night work: Lane shifting will occur Sunday through Friday as night work progresses. Lane Closure Technicians will be onsite throughout the week to manage traffic flow.
Highway 4: Road Repairs and Resurfacing
September 16, 2024
Road repairs and resurfacing work are currently underway along Highway 4, approximately two kilometers east of Kennedy Hill.
Traffic will be single-lane alternating flow, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until the project is expected to be completed in late October 2024.
Temporary Permits for Truck Parking Open in Surrey
September 16, 2024
In an effort to address the ongoing shortage of truck parking spaces in Surrey, B.C., the city council has approved two temporary use permits (TUPs) for truck parking on city-owned land. This decision, made on September 10, allows the proposal to proceed to public notification.
Malahat Paving Improvements Underway
September 16, 2024
Paving improvements on the Malahat have begun. The resurfacing work will cover a 5.5-kilometre stretch of Highway 1, extending from the Malahat summit viewpoint to Bamberton, reaching as far north as Mill Bay Road.
The work will be conducted during off-peak hours, from 8 p.m. on Sundays until 5 a.m. on Thursdays. The paving is anticipated to be completed by mid-October.