Listen Live

Mainroad East Kootenay urges caution as winter driving arrives

Mainroad East Kootenay is reminding drivers to be aware of the conditions as winter driving conditions become more frequent.

Mainroad crews will be patrolling service area highways and roads and will apply specific material to the road surface depending on the conditions.

They will also be pre-salting/brining before storms.

“Road cones don’t disappear in winter…slow down and drive with extreme care near a Cone Zone, watch for crews,” said Teagan Burton, General Manager.

“Stay alert and minimize distractions. Show respect for the person working at the side of the road. Make sure to give them space (move over to another lane, if it’s safe to do so) and obey traffic control.”

They also said winter driving conditions aren’t just ice and snow but also fog, rain, poor visibility, and lack of daylight.

Josiah Spyker
Josiah Spyker
Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

Continue Reading

cfsm Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Local Rotary Club members raise awareness for World Polio Day

Cranbrook’s Rotary Club joins clubs around the globe in raising awareness for World Polio Day this October 24.

BCGEU says mediation talks progressing as strike impacts widen across B.C.

The B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) said Thursday progress is steady as mediation talks between the union and the province continued for a sixth day.  The post BCGEU says mediation talks progressing as strike impacts widen across B.C. appeared first on AM 1150.

City now owns old eyesore

The City of Cranbrook is now the owner of the Knight's Hall property and will be starting demolition and cleanup in the near future. 

City hoping for ESS grant

The City of Cranbrook is applying for the joint East Kootenay Emergency Support Services fall intake grant.

Cranbrook intersection back to normal starting Monday

The traffic lights at the Victoria Avenue and 2nd Street intersection will be back to normal starting on Monday. 
- Advertisement -