The BC Road Builder & Heavy Construction members are working tirelessly to assist the provincial and local governments to safely re-open transportation corridors for communities impacted by the recent storm and flooding.

Highway maintenance and heavy construction members from across the province have stepped up, notifying the province and local government and emergency services with equipment and operators ready and willing to assist in any way necessary. Public safety is the top priority at this time.

The association said that roadways have to be not only cleared, but safe for use. Experts from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure are actively assessing the scope of the damage, and members are ready to get transportation corridors and infrastructure working and open for public use again.

“If anyone had any doubts about the challenges of climate change, the extreme weather and wildfire events of 2021 have certainly demonstrated the seriousness of the challenge that lies ahead, especially for our highway maintenance members,” said association chair Paul Simpson.

Highways, bridges and roads are vital to communities across the province, connecting British Columbians to each other, facilitating the delivery of essential goods and services, and connecting the province to the rest of Canada.

The association said members are dedicated to ensuring safe transportation infrastructure in the province is maintained and restored after the effects of the storm, and standing ready to help in any way possible.

Due to the effects of the storm, the association’s December 2021 AGM taking place in Victoria will move forward with a focus on building B.C.’s road to recovery, and developing a path towards rehabilitating the affected transportation infrastructure and supporting impacted communities.