Another shot of our Rope Access Technicians (also known as RATs in the industry) at the
#AlexFraser
on
#BCHwy91
.
Crews are monitoring cables and releasing collars periodically to remove accumulations on cables. Rolling right lane closures all day.
Traffic is slow moving NB.
Heavy snow across the
#LowerMainland
today.
This ❄️ doesn’t stop our rope access technicians (also known in the industry as RATs) from doing their thing at our cable stay bridges.
Here is a shot of 1 of our RATs releasing a collar on the
#AlexFraser
to remove snow on cables.
Our RATs…Rope Access Technicians that is, are critical to our Cable Stay Snow & Ice Management Program.
RATs work 24/7, at high elevation, & during snow ❄️ storms, to monitor accumulations on cable stays & activate collars to remove accumulated snow.
#AlexFraser
#DeltaBC
#BCHwy1
Crews continue to clear snow & ice from bridge deck at
#PortMannBridge
& clear ice-clogged drains after Freezing Rain overnight.
Heavy rainfall causing extreme water pooling.
Partial opening scheduled at 1pm. Lane & ramp closures can be expected.
#SurreyBC
#Coquitlam
#BCHwy91
The Rope Access Technicians (RATs) are hanging at
#AlexFraser
bridge monitoring cables for accumulations of snow & ice this afternoon and overnight.
#DeltaBC
Freezing rain forecast later this evening. Roads & bridges may close if conditions deteriorate.
#BCHwy99
Crews are chipping concrete now at the
#BCHwy17
overpass that was struck earlier by a commercial vehicle. Extensive concrete removal is required overnight & into tomorrow before the highway can reopen to traffic. Thanks to our crews for all their hard work!
#DeltaBC
#BCHwy1
Echelon Snow Plowing WB across the
#PortMann
bridge this AM.
#SurreyBC
#Coquitlam
“Slow Down and Move Over” when crews with amber lights approach. Do not pass snow plows. Drive to conditions. Avoid driving if not equipped for conditions.
#BCStorm
🎥
@MainroadLM
Another video showing conditions in
#DeltaBC
.
Crews are releasing collars to clear snow off cable stays due to heavy snowfall.
#BCStorm
Lane closures in effect both way.
🎥 Snow & Ice Tech
🌉
#AlexFraserBridge
⚠️ More snow ❄️ forecast Thurs impacting 🚙🚗 afternoon commute‼️
Transition to seasonal temps brings freezing rain risk to
#LowerMainland
&
#FraserValley
.
Potential for rapidly deteriorating conditions.
⛔️Travel not recommended.
Check
@DriveBC
for updates.
View from the top of the
#AlexFraserBridge
taken by our snow and ice technicians. The cables remain clear of snow accumulations at this time. Snow and ice techs will clear any snow accumulations that develop using our collar release system.
#DeltaBC
#BCHwy91
#BCHwy1
Crews are at
#PortMannBridge
clearing snow & ice from the bridge deck & ice-clogged drains after overnight Freezing Rain event. Heavy Rainfall & Extreme Water Pooling now. Est’d opening time is 1pm. Lane closures may be implemented for safety.
#SurreyBC
#Coquitlam
‼️
#LowerMainland
‼️Water pooling on major routes as we’ve transitioned to mostly rain in western parts of the region, are seeing rapid snowmelt, & dealing with snow & ice-clogged drains. Drivers are advised to reduce speeds, and use extreme caution. Check
@DriveBC
for updates.
These are the challenging conditions crews are dealing with on
#BCHwy1
at the
#PortMannBridge
. We are expected to partially open.
#Coquitlam
#SurreyBC
Note the heavy rainfall.
Drivers are asked to drive with extreme caution in
#MetroVancouver
today due to extreme water pooling.
#BCHwy1
Crews continue to clear snow & ice from bridge deck at
#PortMannBridge
& clear ice-clogged drains after Freezing Rain overnight.
Heavy rainfall causing extreme water pooling.
Partial opening scheduled at 1pm. Lane & ramp closures can be expected.
#SurreyBC
#Coquitlam
#BCHwy91
Heavy snowfall in
#DeltaBC
and many parts of
#LowerMainland
.
Crews are stationed at the
#AlexFraser
removing any snow accumulation on bridge cable stays. This ensures the safety of the travelling public.
🎥 Ministry road area manager on-site.
⚠️ Water Pooling ⚠️ is expected on all major routes in
#LowerMainland
with Heavy Rainfall forecast and new rainfall warnings issued by
@ECCCWeatherBC
.
Drivers are asked to use extreme caution and reduce speeds.
Check
@DriveBC
for updates.
#BCHwy1
Echelon plowing on repeat! Here we go again, this time in the eastbound direction.
Crews are clearing accumulations after significant snowfall overnight.
Crews are headed to Cape Horn Interchange next & will split up to tackle ramps.
#Burnaby
#Coquitlam
@MainroadLM
Another video showing current conditions at the
#PortMannBridge
. Ministry snow and ice techs are on-station monitoring conditions and releasing collars to remove any snow accumulations. Can you spot which cable was cleared in this video?
🎥 Snow and Ice Tech
#SurreyBC
#Coquitlam
#BCHwy1
is being closed between
#Popkum
and
#HopeBC
in the interest of public safety due to rapidly deteriorating & extremely slippery road conditions. No est’d opening. Alternate Route via
#BCHwy7
. WB traffic use
#BCHwy9
and EB traffic use
#BCHwy11
.
@DriveBC
#BCHwy1
3 WB lanes remain closed with only the HOV lane OPEN after earlier MVI that damaged the 192nd St Overpass. Expect major delays. Use alternate routes as available. EB off-ramp to 192 St is closed. 192 St also closed in both directions.
#LangleyBC
#SurreyBC
Crews are working around the clock this holiday season to patrol highways, perform snow removal & winter maintenance, and apply materials as conditions warrant.
Drive with care.
Know before you go! Check
@DriveBC
for road conditions.
#BCStorm
🎥
@MainroadLM
#BCHwy1
Current condition eastbound at Johnson Hill (east of
#PortMann
). Heavy snowfall. Variable visibility. Road recently plowed. Winter driving conditions.
#SurreyBC
@EAMOperations
Two plow trucks salting & making it safe for an ambulance travelling
#BCHwy11
NB in
#Abbotsford
.
Deteriorating road conditions being experienced in the
#FraserValley
due to Freezing Rain.
Travel is NOT recommended unless essential. Check
@DriveBC
🎥 Dashcam
#BCHwy1
Plowing WB in
#Coquitlam
near Woolridge St heading towards the King Edward Overpass. Please be patient and do not pass plow trucks. Allow extra room for plows to work.
Winter driving conditions in
#SurreyBC
on
#BCHwy1
westbound this morning.
Drivers are advised to stay off the road unless their vehicle is properly equipped with winter tires.
Watch for changing road conditions. Check
@DriveBC
for updates.
@ElCanaco
Hey there - we sure do.
Interestingly enough the article is from 2017 and so informative yet so many people still unaware of the uniqueness, effectiveness, and complexity of the collar release systems.
#AlexFraserBridge
is closed for public safety reasons. Due to high winds our rope techs are unable to deploy the drop system that normally clears the cables. Likelihood snow or ice may shed from the cables onto lanes. Conditions being closely monitored.
Road & Bridge Crews are working around the clock this holiday season to patrol Service Area highways, perform snow removal & winter maintenance, and apply materials as conditions warrant.
Drive with care.
Reminder: Before heading out, check
@DriveBC
#bcstorm
#ShiftintoWinter
Effective immediately, it's against the law to resell medical supplies and other essential goods for personal profit during the COVID-19 pandemic. $2,000 tickets will be issued to those reselling essential goods and price gouging. Learn more:
#COVIDBC
#BCHwy91
Mainroad contracting plow truck in action at the
#AlexFraserBridge
.
Please allow room for maintenance crews performing winter maintenance activities. Never pass a plow.
Travel Advisories remain in effect for
#SouthCoast
including
#FraserValley
.
📸 Taken by passenger
#ICYMI
‼️TRAVEL ADVISORY‼️
Latest forecast from
@ECCCWeatherBC
for 20-30cm snow tonight into Friday AM transitioning to ice pellets/freezing rain leading to widespread ice on roads.
Travel not recommended. Consider changing travel plans.
Traffic volumes increasing on major routes in
#LowerMainland
this AM.
Please consider changing travel plans for risk of deteriorating road conditions.
If you must travel, please be prepared for conditions. Field reports indicate some drivers not slowing/driving to conditions.
Freezing Rain makes for rapidly deteriorating road conditions as well as challenges for
@bchydro
power lines.
Be prepared for impacts from this
#BCStorm
.
Check
@bchydro
for updated outages.
Check
@DriveBC
for updated road information. Travel advisories remain in effect.
Commercial truckers now face higher fines for not carrying chains when required ($196), and not installing them during mandatory chain-ups ($598):
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BCTrucking
Travel Advisories in effect via
@DriveBC
for snow ❄️ later today & transition to possible prolonged freezing rain.
Rapidly deteriorating conditions with short notice road & bridge closures possible.
#LowerMainland
/
#FraserValley
:
It's not over yet. Global BC’s senior meteorologist is warning commuters to expect icy conditions on Thursday morning with more snowfall and a risk of freezing rain in the afternoon.
READ MORE:
#BCHwy1
Current conditions at the
#PortMannBridge
.
Reminder that during cable clearing drivers can expect some additional light snow fall from cables. ❄️
Please drive to conditions and be seen by ensuring head/tail lights are on. 🚘
#SurreyBC
#Coquitlam
🎥
@MainroadLM
#DYK
After a
#BCStorm
, techs manually detach collars from cables, move them to the towers, & hoist them back to top of the cables using lifting bridles.
For safety, we close outside bridge lanes. At
#PortMannBridge
these are the HOV lanes.
More info:
Freezing rain 🌧️ observed across
#LowerMainland
.
Crews monitoring
#AlexFraser
bridge.
⚠️ Potential for rapidly deteriorating conditions.
⛔️ Add’l lane closures in effect to allow immediate road closure when needed.
Use extreme caution.
#DeltaBC
#BCHwy91
Cc
@DriveBC
Crews are out in full force clearing accumulations off provincial roads.
With colder temps 🌡️ this week, they’re increasing the use of sand to provide better traction.
Due to extreme & variable weather, winter driving conditions in effect including compact sections.
@DriveBC
#BCHwy1
- Closed in both directions due to extreme winter conditions between
#Chilliwack
and
#HopeBC
. Avoid all unnecessary travel if possible. Major delays and congestion within the corridor. Exercise caution and watch for emergency vehicles and crews.
#FraserValley
#BCStorm
TRAVEL ADVISORY
Latest forecast from
@ECCCWeatherBC
for 20-30cm snow tonight into Friday AM transitioning to ice pellets/freezing rain leading to widespread ice on roads.
Travel not recommended. Consider changing travel plans.
@DriveBC
is reporting compact snow with slippery sections on a majority of
#LowerMainland
routes this morning.
Drivers are advised to reduce their speed and drive to the conditions of the road. Stay off roads if unequipped.
“Know Before You Go” - check conditions.
#BCStorm
Currently snowing around
#LowerMainland
. Plow trucks are out in full force removing accumulations. Please be patient around snow plows and leave lots of room. Do not pass plow trucks.
@DriveBC
Exciting News. Tomorrow the Coquihalla will re-open to regular vehicle traffic between
#HopeBC
and
#Merritt
. Another big milestone in our recovery from November's storms.
For everyone’s safety, please obey speed limits and signage, and be patient and prepared for delays.
Attn:
#LowerMainland
drivers — Wintery conditions overnight into tomorrow AM could create challenging driving conditions tomorrow.
Use caution, prepare for longer commutes, & ensure vehicles are properly equipped with winter tires.
Cc
@DriveBC
#BCHwy10
CP Railway 🚂 repairs ongoing west of Glover Rd.
#LangleyBypass
remains closed til Mar 2 6AM to allow the railway authority to complete repairs on their crossing. Follow detour signage. Check
@DriveBC
for updates.
Nice shot of the tow plow on
#BCHwy91
tonight!
Drivers can assist crews by providing space for them on highways & moving over safely when they see a vehicle with an amber light approaching. This will allow crews to improve road conditions to reduce hazards for drivers.
#BCStorm
Mainroad crews are out in full force, including the tow plow —-here clearing
#BCHwy91
. If you must go out pls drive W/caution & give plows space to clear the road for you.
#bcstorm
@TranBC_LMD
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BCHwy1
The Livingstone Rd Underpass (232nd St Interchange overpass) is currently closed for vehicle recovery after earlier vehicle incident. Please use alternate routes. Expect delays due to heavy congestion.
#LangleyBC
#Abbotsford
📸
@MainroadLM
#BCHwy1
WB is now fully OPEN at
#PortMannBridge
. The bridge is now FULLY OPEN in both directions.
#SurreyBC
#Coquitlam
Thanks to
@MainroadLM
who had all hands on deck to make the bridge safe for drivers to travel over tonight & enjoy the holidays! 🎉
Heavy Rainfall Warnings via
@ECCCWeatherBC
for
#MetroVancouver
have ended.
Travel Advisories for Extreme Water Pooling are now being rescinded by
@DriveBC
.
Drivers should still reduce speed & watch for isolated areas of water pooling on road.
Potholes forming now a concern.
Many plows currently operating in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island this week. Please give them space to work, and refrain from passing. They are there for you.
#bcstorm
Concrete Deck Pour ✔️ ✔️
Crews are proceeding with
#BCHwy17A
crossing over
#BCHwy99
repairs. 🚧
Concrete deck poured today. Works progressing along thanks to the hardworking crews in the field. 🦺
#DeltaBC
Great News 📰 for
#DeltaBC
drivers‼️
#BCHwy99
SB is fully OPEN after earlier closure.
🚧 🦺 Crews managed to complete demolition, new girder erection, form work, and site clean up ahead of schedule. 🏗️
Work ongoing for next 7 weeks. ℹ️
Cc
@DriveBC
Shot of
#FraserValley
crews removing snow using underbody plow truck.
Crews work around the clock & continuously cycle their plow blocks to ensure the safety of the public.
Please be patient & allow extra room for plows.
Cc
@EAMOperations
@DriveBC
🎥 Ministry Area Manager
Maintenance crews are out plowing provincial operated roads. ❄️ 🚧
Please be patient around snow plows. Move over when amber lights are approaching. Do not pass snow plows. Check
@DriveBC
for updates.
#BCStorm
🎥
@MainroadLM
🗺️
#BCHwy1
#Coquitlam
Winter ❄️ is here & our maintenance crews 🦺 are patrolling provincial routes & pretreating road surfaces.
Higher elevation snow is forecast with a chance of snow/rain mix tomorrow AM.
We’re monitoring closely & our crews will be out patrolling & ready to respond.
#BCStorm
With snow, wind and extreme cold forecast for the
#LowerMainland
into next week, bridges or highways may be closed, if needed to ensure driver and passenger safety. We're applying anti-icing brine, plows are ready to deal with snow. More:
#BCHwy1
Current conditions on in the WB direction looking east from Woolridge St. Snow covered roads with compact sections. Watch for slippery sections. Left lanes recently plowed. Watch for changing road conditions.
#Coquitlam
Another shot of crews in
#FraserValley
clearing snow from Provincial roads.
This is 1 of our contractor’s tri-axle plow trucks which is just rockin’ it today (by the way) 😎 ❄️
Types of plows used on Provincial:
Cc
@EAMOperations
@DriveBC
#BCHwy1
Current conditions near Woolridge St. Highway Contractor crews are out in full force. Please be patient and allow room for plows to clear snow.
#Coquitlam
#ICYMI
A majority of routes this morning are compact with slippery sections. Significant snowfall overnight. 22cm observed at
#PortMann
and 26cm at
#AlexFraser
. Winter driving conditions are expected today and they the week.
#LowerMainland
Check
@DriveBC
for road conditions.
Compact snow with slippery sections across the
#LowerMainland
. Do not travel unless your vehicle is equipped with winter tires, working head & taillights, wipers, and snow has been cleared off your vehicle. For
#BCHwy
conditions see
#shiftintowinter
#BC