Passing through new construction, you may have noticed an odd greenish-grey-coloured coating, alongside the road. What is that weird-looking stuff? And why is it there? The answer is – hydroseeding – ...

Ice is not nice under vehicle wheels, so our maintenance contractors use brine for anti-icing and de-icing, to help keep highways safe in winter. Brine is crystal salt (sodium chloride) blended with ...

There’s been a lot of tire talk lately, which is great. Winter is coming, and you obviously want to be prepared. We want you to be prepared, too. So, we thought we’d go over the four types of tires ...

We introduced better chain-up regulations for commercial vehicles, which provide more clarity for professional drivers, in 2018. This means safer roads. The changes came in the wake of one of our ...

Discussions around speed limits in British Columbia accelerate every once in a while. Some people want to see higher limits, some want lower limits, and others like them just the way they are. You ...

When ferries and the words “British Columbia” come up in conversation, you’re probably thinking of the commercial company, B.C. Ferry Services Inc. that services coastal communities. But did you know, ...

Do you own property along a BC highway? If you do, you may have some questions about driveway culverts and culvert maintenance. You’ve come to the right place. Whether you are constructing a new ...

The Transit Minor Betterments (TMB) program is a funding program that provides up to $100,000 for transit-supportive projects such as transit shelters, paving, wayfinding signage or other bus stop ...

Have you ever heard the term, “snow shed” and wondered what it is? Well, it’s not a place where we keep extra snow. Actually, it’s more like a tunnel – a concrete cover built over the road to protect ...

Keep your eyes out for black ice. Picture this. You’re driving your car on a northern highway in British Columbia. It’s just before 8 am on a frosty February morning. While the road appears bare, you ...

Undoubtedly one of the coolest jobs in our ministry – here’s a look at what it’s like to be an Avalanche Technician for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and what kind of training and ...

When it comes to winter driving, cruise control can make you lose control, wherever you are in BC. Snow, ice, slush, deep pools of water and even oil on water are slippery. These winter conditions ...