On Saturday, July 27, Creston RCMP responded to a single motorcycle collision on Highway 3A at Twin Bays. Upon arrival, a 71-year-old male driver of…
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Resurfacing projects underway in region
Work has begun in B.C.’s southern Interior to upgrade 485 kilometres of highways and side roads. Included in that is 70 km of work in…
Potential disruptions to inland ferry service
People who rely on the B.C. inland ferry service are advised of the possibility of service disruptions over the coming weeks. The impact of the…
New webcams improve ferry terminal views
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has added 13 new cameras and 33 more views added to the DriveBC webcam network in 2021. New cameras…
41 kms of local highways in line for paving
Crews are working on numerous paving projects in the southern Interior, covering more than 500 kilometres of highways and side roads this year, including 41…
41 km of regional roads to see repairs
The B.C. government today announced a raft of road resurfacing projects for the Southern Interior that will cover more than 300 kilometres of highways and…
Kootenay Pass re-opened after avalanche work
UPDATE: January 9 – Highway 3 through Kootenay Pass is once again open for passage following two days of avalanche safety work. Avalanche deposit removal…
Pass closed for avalanche control
DriveBC reports that Highway 3 is closed at Kootenay Pass west of Creston due to high avalanche hazard. The closures are at the east and…
Nelson to Kaslo loop tour is awesome
Road Trippin’ Nelson – Slocan Valley – Kaslo Loop, B.C. One the best things about living in the East Kootenay is our close proximity to…
Winter conditions persist on regional highways
If you have travel Highway 3 today, be aware that the highway is currently closed in Kootenay Pass for avalanche control. DriveBC reports avalanche control…