Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 Final phase of wall repairs underway this week WEST KELOWNA – Work will begin this week on the final phase of repairs to the Westside Road Interchange retaining walls. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0014-000128.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT Surrey firm one of B.C.’s top consulting engineers SURREY – McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. took the top award for specialized engineering services at the 8th annual Deputy Minister’s Consulting Engineers Awards, for its work on the Peace flood road repairs. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0013-000127.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:04:00 GMT Richmond firm one of B.C.’s top consulting engineers RICHMOND – Urban Systems Ltd. took the top award for design and contract preparation of roads at the 8th annual Deputy Minister’s Consulting Engineers Awards, for its work on the Marine Drive/Lions Gate Transit Priority project. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0012-000126.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:03:00 GMT Burnaby firm one of B.C.’s top consulting engineers BURNABY – R.F. Binnie and Associates took the top award for construction management and supervision services at the 8th annual Deputy Minister’s Consulting Engineers Awards, for work on the John Hart-Highway 97, Bennett Creek to Link Creek project. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0011-000125.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:02:00 GMT Kelowna firm one of B.C.’s top consulting engineers KELOWNA – CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd. took the top award for design and contract preparation of structures at the 8th annual Deputy Minister’s Consulting Engineers Awards, for its work on the Akokli Bridge Replacement project. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0010-000124.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:01:00 GMT $6 million to improve Hwy 3 from Hope to Nicolum Creek HOPE – The Province will invest approximately $6 million to resurface an important stretch of Highway 3 between Hope and Nicolum Creek Bridge. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0009-000123.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT $14 million to improve highway safety near Vernon VERNON – Work will begin this summer on a major upgrade to Highway 6 in Coldstream, and resurfacing of Highway 97A near Armstrong. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0008-000120.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT The Province makes room for cyclists on Highway 101 SECHELT – Work is set to begin to widen another section of Highway 101 on the Sunshine Coast to provide pedestrians and cyclists a safer route to travel. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0007-000115.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT Ministry, Westbank First Nation discuss alternate lands WEST KELOWNA – The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Westbank First Nation are discussing lands other than those initially identified in the Bear Creek/Rose Valley area in exchange for lands required for the construction of the Westside Road Interchange. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0005-000103.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT Booming Pacific trade means more jobs in Prince Rupert PRINCE RUPERT – The Port of Prince Rupert beat expectations and had another banner year in 2011 with record exports of forest, coal and grain products to China, Japan and Korea. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012TRAN0004-000090.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:15:00 GMT