Construction

Work is underway on a permanent access road to Old Fort as the community continues its recovery from a landslide that temporarily cut off residents.

Drivers travelling across the Taylor Bridge should expect delays Thursday evening as Dawson Road Maintenance carries out scheduled maintenance work.

A major pipeline expansion project is getting underway, with federal officials saying it will help increase natural gas capacity and support economic activity across northeast B.C.

A construction crew accidentally punctured a natural gas pipeline during work near Blair Creek last fall, releasing thousands of cubic metres of gas but causing no injuries, according to a new Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation.

Drivers in northern British Columbia can expect safer and smoother roads this construction season as the province moves ahead with approximately $45 million in resurfacing projects covering more than 190 kilometres of highways and side roads.

Guidelines on water use in Fort St. John will temporarily be in effect this week as residents work together to ensure reservoir supplies last.