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Spring highway maintenance is underway
With the weather finally warming, new kinds of highway maintenance equipment will be out on the roads.
Among many other activities, Mainroad east Kootenay Contracting crews will be performing bridge washing, replacing culverts, doing shoulder repairs, paving, and mowing.
Be aware that when crews are stopped on the side of the road, they rely on the travelling public to drive with caution and keep them safe. Maintenance vehicles aren’t just snowplows— they’re sweepers, tow trucks, and mowers too.
When you see red, blue, or amber flashing lights, Slow Down and Move Over to an open lane when it’s safe to do so. Not only is it the safe thing to do, but it’s also the law.
“At the end of the day, crews are trying to get their jobs done in a timely manner for the travelling public. We care about others getting home safe, so we only ask that they let us get home safe too. Please slow down when you see flashing lights,” said Teagan Burton, Mainroad 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.
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