Every day, roadside workers are put in danger by speeding motorists. Unlike working in an office, a classroom, or a store, Mainroad crews are expected to deal with vehicles driving right through their work zone.

Distracted driving can look like a lot of things. It might look like someone using their cellphone while driving. It can look like someone ignoring speed limit signs.

Too regularly, it can look like someone disregarding cones and putting roadside workers’ lives in danger.

The Slow Down, Move Over legislation was put into place to protect vulnerable workers. In British Columbia, motorists are required to slow down and move over for all vehicles stopped alongside the road that have flashing red, blue, or yellow lights. Motorists must slow down to 70 km/h when in an 80 km/h or over zone and 40 km/h when in an under 80 km/h zone.

Mainroad crews will be out working to keep the highway safe for you 24/7— in the heat and in the rain. Give them the courtesy of your patience.

They all have families they need to get home to at the end of the day, and they know that you do too.

“It only takes a few extra seconds out of your drive to save a worker’s life. Slow down, keep your eyes on the road, and keep our crews safe,” said Teagan Burton, Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting General Manager.

Mainroad aims to schedule maintenance activities during off-peak traffic periods as much as possible. For road conditions and updates, check www.drivebc.ca.

To report unsafe road conditions or highway debris in the East Kootenay Service Area, please call Mainroad’s 24-hour public information hotline toll free at 1-800-665-4929.

We really appreciate it!

Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting

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