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Battling the Elements

Defending our highways against avalanches, floods, slides and other forces of nature.
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Avalanche Safety
Watching an avalanche from a helicopter... Our crews recently captured video footage of two methods of avalanche control at separate ends of the province: Bear Pass and Kootenay Pass. And it’s pretty cool. Take a look at the link below. Kootenay, The Province, Video Footage, Infrastructure, Pretty Cool, Helicopter, Flood, Mount Everest, Separate
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Watching an avalanche from a helicopter... Our crews recently captured video footage of two methods of avalanche control at separate ends of the province: Bear Pass and Kootenay Pass. And it’s pretty cool. Take a look at the link below.
We moved the Fort Nelson River Bridge 10.5 metres, last month, so a new two-lane bridge could be built on the foundations. Watch the 17-hour big bridge move time-lapsed into less than two minutes Fort Nelson, Goods And Services, Worthy, Battle, Bridge, Hour, Lane
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We moved the Fort Nelson River Bridge 10.5 metres, last month, so a new two-lane bridge could be built on the foundations. Watch the 17-hour big bridge move time-lapsed into less than two minutes
Day and night. VSA maintenance clearing the way on the #Coquihalla last night. #bchwy5 #merritt #hopebc #vsa #roadmaintenance #shiftintowinter Last Night, No Way, Maintenance, Transportation, Merritt, Clear, Road, Instagram Posts
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Day and night. VSA maintenance clearing the way on the #Coquihalla last night. #bchwy5 #merritt #hopebc #vsa #roadmaintenance #shiftintowinter
It’s early in the winter driving season, and we’re all getting used to the white stuff again, but we’ve had a couple incidents lately where travellers have tried to pass snow plows on the right hand side while the plows are actively working. Don’t do this. - See more at: http://tranbc.ca/2015/11/26/a-winter-reminder-dont-pass-snow-plows-with-flashing-lights/#sthash.S7XzwrhI.dpuf Highway Maintenance, Winter Driving, Snow Plow, Reminder, Trucks, White Stuff, Lights, Survival
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It’s early in the winter driving season, and we’re all getting used to the white stuff again, but we’ve had a couple incidents lately where travellers have tried to pass snow plows on the right hand side while the plows are actively working. Don’t do this. - See more at: http://tranbc.ca/2015/11/26/a-winter-reminder-dont-pass-snow-plows-with-flashing-lights/#sthash.S7XzwrhI.dpuf
Spending a little extra time clearing your entire vehicle goes a long way to improving everyone’s winter driving safety. Watch this quick video to see just how easy it is. - See more at: http://tranbc.ca/2016/01/06/15-seconds-to-safety-clearing-snow-off-your-vehicle/#sthash.4gGGRWHJ.dpuf Driver Safety, Commercial Vehicle, Defender, Canada Goose Jackets, Spending, Fun Facts, Entire
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Spending a little extra time clearing your entire vehicle goes a long way to improving everyone’s winter driving safety. Watch this quick video to see just how easy it is. - See more at: http://tranbc.ca/2016/01/06/15-seconds-to-safety-clearing-snow-off-your-vehicle/#sthash.4gGGRWHJ.dpuf
Don't Let Winter Get Nasty: Get #StormReady (YouTube playlist) Emergency Supplies, Emergency Preparedness, Don't Let, Let It Be, Severe Storms, Youtube Playlist, Severe Weather, Winter Weather, Things To Come
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Don't Let Winter Get Nasty: Get #StormReady (YouTube playlist)
Avalanche tunnel / BC Canada U Bahn Station, Train Station, Old Trains, Steam Trains, Train Tracks, Train Rides, Paraje Natural, Train Pictures, Winter Scenes
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Charlene Bernicky
Battling the Elements
No need to be a scaredy cat if you've got an emergency plan! Download PreparedBC's fill-in-the-blanks household emergency plan. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/PreparedBC to learn more! Earthquake Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Need This, Mommies, Household, Fill, Comic Book Cover, How To Plan
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No need to be a scaredy cat if you've got an emergency plan! Download PreparedBC's fill-in-the-blanks household emergency plan. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/PreparedBC to learn more!
Zombie Apocalypse, Get One, Free Food, Save Yourself, Brain, Humor
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Extreme weather has severely impacted BC highways, over the last five years. Snow Removal, Third Way, Extreme Weather, Climate Change, Country Roads, Protection
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Extreme weather has severely impacted BC highways, over the last five years.
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Battling the Elements
April 15, 2015 -- Rock stars were at work on Ferrabee Wall, on Hwy 1 south of Hells Gate. So far, 134 truck loads of rock had been removed! Work is ongoing at this spot, 11.5 km west of Boston Bar. A rockfall warning is in place and the route may be closed without advance notice to ensure the safety of motorists. Please check DriveBC.ca frequently for the latest. April 15, Rock Stars, Advance, Route, Boston, Truck, Safety
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April 15, 2015 -- Rock stars were at work on Ferrabee Wall, on Hwy 1 south of Hells Gate. So far, 134 truck loads of rock had been removed! Work is ongoing at this spot, 11.5 km west of Boston Bar. A rockfall warning is in place and the route may be closed without advance notice to ensure the safety of motorists. Please check DriveBC.ca frequently for the latest.
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Battling the Elements
April 15, 2015 -- Rock stars were at work on Ferrabee Wall, on Hwy 1 south of Hells Gate. So far, 134 truck loads of rock had been removed! Work is ongoing at this spot, 11.5 km west of Boston Bar. A rockfall warning is in place and the route may be closed without advance notice to ensure the safety of motorists. Please check DriveBC.ca frequently for the latest. Monster Trucks
Monster Trucks
April 15, 2015 -- Rock stars were at work on Ferrabee Wall, on Hwy 1 south of Hells Gate. So far, 134 truck loads of rock had been removed! Work is ongoing at this spot, 11.5 km west of Boston Bar. A rockfall warning is in place and the route may be closed without advance notice to ensure the safety of motorists. Please check DriveBC.ca frequently for the latest.
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Battling the Elements
April 15, 2015 -- Rock stars were at work on Ferrabee Wall, on Hwy 1 south of Hells Gate. So far, 134 truck loads of rock had been removed! Work is ongoing at this spot, 11.5 km west of Boston Bar. A rockfall warning is in place and the route may be closed without advance notice to ensure the safety of motorists. Please check DriveBC.ca frequently for the latest.
April 15, 2015 -- Rock stars were at work on Ferrabee Wall, on Hwy 1 south of Hells Gate. So far, 134 truck loads of rock had been removed! Work is ongoing at this spot, 11.5 km west of Boston Bar. A rockfall warning is in place and the route may be closed without advance notice to ensure the safety of motorists. Please check DriveBC.ca frequently for the latest.
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Battling the Elements
April 15, 2015 -- Rock stars were at work on Ferrabee Wall, on Hwy 1 south of Hells Gate. So far, 134 truck loads of rock had been removed! Work is ongoing at this spot, 11.5 km west of Boston Bar. A rockfall warning is in place and the route may be closed without advance notice to ensure the safety of motorists. Please check DriveBC.ca frequently for the latest. Closed, West
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April 15, 2015 -- Rock stars were at work on Ferrabee Wall, on Hwy 1 south of Hells Gate. So far, 134 truck loads of rock had been removed! Work is ongoing at this spot, 11.5 km west of Boston Bar. A rockfall warning is in place and the route may be closed without advance notice to ensure the safety of motorists. Please check DriveBC.ca frequently for the latest.
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Battling the Elements
When 168 cm (5’6”) of snow fell in the Terrace-Kitimat area between February 5 and 7 (4pm-4am, 2015), local maintenance contractor Nechako Northcoast brought in heavy equipment from outside, such as graders, loaders, and three snowcats. Typically used on ski hills, these cool cats are designed to move very large amounts of snow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=18&v=GF4akjE2l1E Kitimat, Ski Hill, February 5, Snowfall, Graders, Heavy Equipment, Amounts, Cool Cats
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When 168 cm (5’6”) of snow fell in the Terrace-Kitimat area between February 5 and 7 (4pm-4am, 2015), local maintenance contractor Nechako Northcoast brought in heavy equipment from outside, such as graders, loaders, and three snowcats. Typically used on ski hills, these cool cats are designed to move very large amounts of snow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=18&v=GF4akjE2l1E
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Battling the Elements
Damage from flooding in Peace Region, in 2011. Some bridges were damaged or washed away, and more than 280 sites affected, See more: http://tranbc.ca/2012/01/09/from-saturated-to-solid-peace-roads-repaired-for-winter/ Bridges, Roads, Damaged, Peace, Winter, Winter Time
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Damage from flooding in Peace Region, in 2011. Some bridges were damaged or washed away, and more than 280 sites affected, See more: http://tranbc.ca/2012/01/09/from-saturated-to-solid-peace-roads-repaired-for-winter/
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Battling the Elements
April 2, 2015 - West Fraser Road is closed in both directions at Deep Creek Hill (21.5 km south of Moffat Bridge in Quesnel) Am alternate route is available and posted with signage. Expect the road to be closed for an undetermined amount of time. Quesnel, Fraser, Signage, Creek, Directions
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April 2, 2015 - West Fraser Road is closed in both directions at Deep Creek Hill (21.5 km south of Moffat Bridge in Quesnel) Am alternate route is available and posted with signage. Expect the road to be closed for an undetermined amount of time.
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Battling the Elements
Avalanche cleanup on a B.C. highway. Highway, Snow, Outdoor, Outdoors, Outdoor Games, The Great Outdoors
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Avalanche cleanup on a B.C. highway.
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BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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Snow cat near Kitimat. Cool Tools
Cool Tools
Snow cat near Kitimat.
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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Scale of an avalance Environmental Issues, Scale, Weighing Scale, Libra, Balance Sheet, Ladder
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Avalanche fencing being installed high above Hwy 16 near Terrace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmOZVd3w6Xc Rock Face, Fencing, The Good Place, Behind The Scenes, Terrace
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Avalanche fencing being installed high above Hwy 16 near Terrace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmOZVd3w6Xc
Debris removal work from the slide at Ocean Falls wrapped up on Feb. 22, 2015. Seeding was also done (greenery at right of road) to stabilize the soil. Fall Wraps, Debris Removal, Greenery, Slide, Ocean, Mountains
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Debris removal work from the slide at Ocean Falls wrapped up on Feb. 22, 2015. Seeding was also done (greenery at right of road) to stabilize the soil.
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Battling the Elements
Descending 35 Mile avalanche path, high above the Skeena River. Paths
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Descending 35 Mile avalanche path, high above the Skeena River.
Debris slide at Ocean Falls, as photographed on Feb. 3, 2015. About 30,000 cubic metres of mud and rock fell, blocking access to the community of about 25 people. Heavy equipment and personnel had to be barged in from Shearwater to clear the slide. Rock Falls, Barge, Debris, Mud, Access
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Debris slide at Ocean Falls, as photographed on Feb. 3, 2015. About 30,000 cubic metres of mud and rock fell, blocking access to the community of about 25 people. Heavy equipment and personnel had to be barged in from Shearwater to clear the slide.
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Battling the Elements