The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) has voiced concerns to the Ministry of Transportation after poor driving conditions on the Coquihalla Highway caused multiple crashes last week.

The highway has been under extensive repairs since NovemberB次元官网网址檚 devastating floods, which in turn has limited traffic to commercial vehicles only.

Multiple crashes in recent weeks prompted the BCTA to file a complaint to the province.

B次元官网网址淭he BCTA has reached out to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to ensure the highway maintenance contractor fulfills their service obligations,B次元官网网址� the organization told Black Press.

B次元官网网址淭he Ministry has made certain that the contractor has taken steps to respond quickly to winter storm conditions on the highway in the future.B次元官网网址�

The Coquihalla Highway closed on Nov. 14 because of multiple washouts caused by the floods. After over a month of extensive repairs, the highway reopened to essential commercial traffic on Dec. 20.

B次元官网网址淭he safety of all road users is imperative,B次元官网网址� BCTA said. B次元官网网址淗owever, we acknowledge the challenges involved in maintaining the highway during the winter season and appreciate all of the hard work that has gone into reopening Highway 5.

B.C. extended its state of emergency on Jan. 11, citing continued highway damage. The state of emergency was first declared on Nov. 29.

Despite the BCTAB次元官网网址檚 concerns about driving conditions, president and CEO Dave Earle is confident drivers across the province will continue to ensure that goods are delivered.

B次元官网网址淐ommercial drivers are working hard to navigate new and extended routes to ensure essentials get to the areas that need it most,B次元官网网址� he wrote in a letter.

logan.lockhart@pentictonwesternnews.com
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