Transportation on the North Coast and Northwest 2022 -- Highway 16 corridor

Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to the Highway 16 corridor and other roads of the Northwest.

2022

December 

December 29 -- No Transit Service New Year's Day for Prince Rupert, Port Edward NCR

December 25 -- Highway 16 CLOSED overnight between Prince Rupert and Terrace due to His Avalanche Hazard  NCR
December 24 -- Travel Advisory in place for Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert, Road Closure in effect from 9AM to 11 PM for Avalanche control  NCR
December 20 -- More funding for Prince Rupert for plans for Active Transportation Plan NCR

November 

November 18 -- Port Edward reaffirms concerns when it comes to regional highways maintenance NCR

November 6 -- Highway 16 Now reopened between Existed and Shames Mountain due to rockslide NCR

October

October 27 -- Highway 16 Now Reopened) between Terrace and Prince Rupert owing to flooding  NCR

October 22 -- Highway 16 Closed West of Exchamsiks owing to large rocks on highway NCR

October 7 -- With Thanksgiving road trips underway, ICBC offers up some safety tips for motorists NCR

September

September 29 -- Saturday makes for Time to Shift Thinking towards winter travels on BC highways  NCR

August

August 26 -- New asphalt coming to section of Kenney Street 

August 17 -- BC Transit introduces enhanced technology (video)

August 17 -- Work underway on Ocean Centre BC Transit pull out NCR
August 16 -- BC Transit introduces NextRide Automatic Location Technology in Terrace and Kitimat 
August 12 -- BC Transit to reduce service on route 11 and 12 of Skeena Regional transit routes 

August 9 -- BC Transit to Temporarily reduce service on some Kitimat Routes due to staffing shortages
August 4 -- Back on the bus (audio)
August 2 -- Several people injured in 2 vehicle collision east of Terrace 

July 

July 25 -- Old Skeena Bridge Rehabilitation Work in Terrace Begins Today

July 22 -- City and First Nations call on province for bridge improvements 

July 19 -- BC Transit reveals that Prince Rupert is next community to get NextRide

July 19 -- BC Transit brings "Next Ride" to Prince Rupert, offering riders more information on service options and timetables  NCR

July 18 -- If you want to catch a cab in the Prince Rupert area, you'll need to catch an app for dispatch  NCR

July 15 -- BC Transit implementing dementia friendly travel (video)

July 15 -- Busy construction season underway in Terrace 

July 15 -- Road hazards on the minds of cyclists as well in Prince Rupert following release of ICBC crash data NCR

July 14 -- 5th and McBride makes for top ICBC trouble spot for Prince Rupert  NCR

July 13 -- Old Skeena Bridge Rehabilitation project start date pushed back once more

July 12 -- District of Kitimat announces traffic change 

July 11 -- ICBC flags most accident-prone intersections in Terrace 

July 8 -- Friday evening Transit services suspended by BC Transit owing to driver shortage NCR

July 6 -- Second Overpass in Terrace Not in the plans for the Ministry of Transportation 

July 6 -- Construction to start on Grand Trunk pathway extension and Lakelse gateway connection

July 6 -- Ministry of Transportation confident traffic adjustment measures will not be needed during Old Skeena Bridge Rehabilitation 

July 5 -- Construction slated to begin on Two Lon awaited pathway projects in Terrace next week 

July 5 -- Two Northwest Bridges to see rehabilitation work this summer  NCR
July 5 -- More bridges in Terrace area to see rehabilitation work this summer 


June

June 30 -- City shelves more than $1.6 million of road works 

June 29 -- Installation of Haisla Bridge Structure to begin, will cause delays for boaters through August 
June 27 -- BC Transit introduces changes to Route Numbers in the Terrace and Thornhill areas
June 27 -- Route changes coming to Terrace regional transit system

June 23 -- Old Skeena Bridge Closing for repairs (video)

June 22 -- Province finally selects contractor for Old Skeena Bridge rehabilitation, work slated to begin next month 
June 22 -- Kitimat road closure going into place on Friday 
June 22 -- Old Skeena Bridge rehab contract awarded 

June 14 -- Ceremony held to celebrate launch of Girders for new Haisla Bridge in Kitimat
June 13 -- BC Transit changes in Terrace (video)

June 13 -- BC Transit making changes to Terrace Transit System 
June 10 -- Crews in the middle of repairing traffic light in Kitimat 
June 1 -- Bell 1 Bridge announced to be undergoing rehabilitation




May

May 31 -- Highway travel in Northwest BC will bring delays with paving projects  NCR

May 31 -- Northwest Transit users from Terrace east asked for feedback on Highway 16 community to community bus service  NCR

May 30 -- BC Transit creating survey related to transit service on Highway 16

May 27 -- City approves rockfall prevention work above new pathway

May 25 -- City of Terrace awards contract for Lakelse Gateway Connection project, allocates more funds for rockfall mitigation 

May 20 -- Contract let to build pathway to Old Skeena Bridge 

May 16 -- Street light repairs prompt traffic changes on Lahakas Boulevard over next couple of days

May 10 -- City of Terrace awards bid for Phase 2 of Gazelle Enhancement project, approves additional funding

May 10 -- City of Terrace approves detailed design plan for elevated multi-purpose pathway along Lanfear Hill

May 5 -- Province of BC to start construction of Terrace Highway Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility NCR

May 5 -- City struggles to find bidders for infrastructure projects 

May 4 -- Contract let for high-tech vehicle inspection station in Thornhill 

May 4 -- Construction on new advanced vehicle inspection station east of Terrace to begin this Spring

April

April 27 -- Smithers Main Street Beautification (video)

April 26 -- Temporary Day-Time Closures in Place through Saturday on Forest Avenue in Kitimat 

April 14 -- Smithers renovating downtown area over the summer 

April 12 -- Cranberry Connector woes (video)

April 12 -- Nisga'a Nation, City of Terrace push for Cranberry Connector to be numbered highway 

April 12 -- Kitimat Drivers will see delays in Haisla Hill are this week

April 8 -- All School Bus runs in Hazelton and Kitwanga cancelled for today

April 1 -- Shuttle Bus Funding in the Northwest (video)

March

March 31 -- Prince Rupert's Friendship House gains funding for Shuttle Bus program  NCR

March 30 -- National Bus Service Petition (video)

March 30 -- CN Derails pedestrian footpath in Terrace (video)

March 29 -- With petition delivery, Skeena Bulkley Valley MP keeps Transportation needs prominent in House of Commons  NCR

March 29 -- CN Shoots down proposal for pedestrian overpass in Terrace

March 28 -- MP Taylor Bachrach presents petition in House of Commons calling for creation of national Public Bus Service 

March 24 -- Terrace potholes (video)

March 14 -- Staffing shortage prompts changes to Smithers area BC Transit runs

March 14 -- Multi-vehicle collision on Highway 37 claims three lives, two youth

March 12 -- Highway accident claims three lives between Terrace and Kitimat March 11

March 11 -- Highway 37 now open between Terrace and Kitimat following morning crash

March 11 -- Highway 37 reopened between Terrace and Kitimat 

March 10 -- Highway 16 reopened to traffic between Terrace and Prince Rupert 

March 10 -- Highway 16 now open between Prince Rupert and Terrace after morning closure

March 10 -- Vehicle Incident closes Highway 16 near Exstew  NCR

March 9 -- Expansive Transportation planning the Focus for City of Prince Rupert with call for bids for Master Transportation Plan  NCR

March 4 -- Improved infrastructure, expanded service among highlights from BC Transit Planning review for Council  NCR

March 1 -- Kitimat Bus Expansion (video)

March 1 -- Kitimat BC Transit Service to return to full schedule, and expand handyDART Service in the Community 

February

February 28 -- Future for Transit Service in Prince Rupert up for presentation tonight NCR

February 25 -- Lanfear Hill walkway study underway

February 24 -- Terrace's Old Skeena Bridge rehab cost pegged at $19 million 

February 22 -- Bachrach on Bus Service (video)

February 17 -- First phase of multi-use pathway between Smithers and Telkwa out tot tender  

February 17 -- Old Skeena Bride work to include easier access for pedestrians, cyclists 

February 16 -- Another Oversize Load set to Hit Northwest Roads this week  NCR

February 15 -- Old Skeena Bridge to undergo extensive rehab

February 11 -- Repair work near Haisla Bridge to cause delays for drivers overnight in Kitimat 

February 11 -- Thornhill inspection station contracts so far have been untendered 

February 10 -- Highway flooding and Avalanche

February 10 -- MP Taylor Bachrach to host Virtual Community Forum on Bus Travel in Northwest BC NCR
February 8 -- Highway 16 between Prince Rupert and Terrace open

February 9 -- Highway 16 now open to single land alternating Traffic West of Terrace, major delays still expected 

February 9 -- Highway 16 Closed west of Terrace due to extensive water pooling and flooding 

February 9 -- Flooding conditions close Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert  NCR

February 8 -- Port Edward has Highway concerns (video)

February 7 -- Haisla Bridge repairs planned for this week postponed to a later date

February 7 -- School Bus runs in Hazelton and Kitwanga cancelled today due to road conditions

February 4 -- School District 82 Bus Run #1 cancelled today due to Driver Shortage 

February 4 -- Site cleared for Thornhill vehicle inspection location 

February 4 -- Collision involving School Bus prompts temporarily closes Shames Mountain

February 3 -- Highway 16 reopened between Terrace and Prince Rupert 

January

January 26 -- Details released about new BC Transit program  

January 25 -- Port Edward calls on province to make Highway 16 a priority when it comes to winter maintenance  NCR

January 25 -- Future for Transit in Prince Rupert/Port Edward up for review with Port Edward Council tonight  NCR

January 20 -- Highway 16 vehicle incident near Usk cleared 

January 20 -- BC Transit resumes service for routes within Terrace 

January 18 -- Highway 16 crash update (video)

January 17 -- Car accident on Highway 16 (video)

January 14 -- New Service  ahead will let Prince Rupert Transit users track their ride  NCR

January 14 -- Expect occasional road Closures on Highway 16 owing to Avalanche control work NCR

January 14 -- Donald Hill temporarily closed as crews work at getting ice off roads 

January 13 -- Two vehicle crash east of Houston claims life of one driver 

January 13 -- New bus tracking technology coming to Northwest BC Transit systems this summer 

January 13 -- Prince Rupert councillor Barry Cunningham calls on MLA Jennifer Rice to be more pro active on calls for Highway Maintenance  NCR

January 12 -- Northwest drivers once again advised to avoid roads as hazardous conditions persist

January 12 -- Most BC Transit routes in Terrace restart, road conditions still forcing some changes

January 12 -- Prince Rupert Councillor responds to poor Highway conditions (audio)

January 11 -- Semi and Northern Health connections bus collide on Highway 16

January 11 -- Patients unharmed after truck collides with Northern Health Connections bus yesterday

January 11 -- Travel advisories in place in the northwest as roads to their best ice rink impression 

January 11 -- BC Transit looks at operating modified routes within Terrace amidst cancellations 

January 10 -- City of Terrace advises residents to stay home, avoid travel due to hazardous road conditions 

January 10 -- Travel advisory in effect for Highway 37S 

January 10 -- School District 82 cancels all bus trips in Terrace and Kitimat tomorrow due to road conditions

January 10 -- Coast Mountain School District Afternoon bus trips delayed (#15 cancelled) due to weather

January 10 -- 'Treacherous conditions' force cancellation of BC Transit's Terrace and commuter service

January 10 -- Freezing rain prompts travel advisories, closes highway sections in Northwest

January 10 -- Highway 16 closed between Prince Rupert and Terrace due to freezing rain

January 10 -- Help is on the way for BC North Bus passengers stranded on highway 16 between Prince Rupert and Terrace  NCR

January 10 -- Travel Advisory issued for highway 16 Prince Rupert to Terrace, with freezing rain conditions providing for a Travel Not Recommended Warning NCR

January 8 -- Highway 16 CLOSED owing to High Avalanche Risk from Rainbow Lake to Exstew, next update at 6AM Sunday  NCR

January 8 -- Highway 16 Travel Advisory in effect; Risk of Avalanche could close route at any time. Rains to arrive on North Coast this evening through to Wednesday  NCR

January 7 -- Rupert residents take to street with shovel and crowbar

January 7 -- City of Terrace sets up webpage informing people on how the city removes snow

January 7 -- Highway 16 winter upkeep is becoming a salty issue 

January 7 -- Multiple travel advisories in effect for BC today

January 7 -- Port Edward Council hopes to discuss Transit themes in January sessions NCR

January 7 -- Snow Removal push on this week ahead of warming temperatures and potential street flooding issues  NCR

January 7 -- However you read it, the reviews are in o the Highways of the Northwest and the reviews are #%^$ NCR

January 6 -- Concerns growing on the Terrace-Kitimat Highway (video)

January 6 -- ICBC says 54 vehicle crashes on average occur in the north in January

January 6 -- Terrace snow clearing causing issues for some residents

January 6 -- 'Probably the worst I've seen in the last ten years': Frustration grows over Highway 37 road conditions  

January 6 -- Highway 16 winter upkeep is becoming a salty issue

January 5 -- SD54 cancels buses this week

January 4 -- Snow mounds and cars don't mix (video)

January 4 -- Snow removal themes could make for conversation 'icebreaker' for first session of City Council set for next Monday NCR

January 1 -- Highway 16 Closed owing to Avalanche Hazard, no ETA for reopening   NCR


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