Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting reports a freezing weather event is occurring throughout the East Kootenay.

“Rainfall last night followed by freezing temperatures have created icy conditions due to freezing rain.  Mainroad crews are out patrolling main routes and will move to secondary and residential roads as soon as possible,” the highways contractor stated this morning.

“Be assured that crews are working throughout the service area but we can’t be everywhere at once so please be prepared for ice and slippery conditions even on roads that appear to be clear.  Lower your speed and allow some more time to get to your destination.”

If you see an issue on East Kootenay highways, please contact Mainroad’s 24-hour hotline, 1-800-665-4929.

Before heading out, please visit www.drivebc.ca.

Lead image: Highway 95A at Kimberley earlier this morning (Jan. 30). DriveBC images

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