Decrease Mainland and Vancouver Island commuters ought to keep off the street

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Commuters in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island are being warned to remain off the roads if attainable on Tuesday afternoon by Wednesday morning.

On Monday afternoon, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure mentioned that freezing rain was attainable throughout this time and will result in bridge closures.

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“The province’s upkeep contractors will probably be out in full pressure, making use of brine and abrasives, and clearing snow because it accumulates. Nevertheless, freezing rain is likely one of the most tough climate situations to successfully handle. Bridges and roads could also be closed to visitors within the curiosity of public security,” the ministry mentioned.

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“Within the Decrease Mainland, the cable collar techniques on the Port Mann and Alex Fraser bridges will probably be in operation as obligatory. On Vancouver Island, the Freeway 1/Malahat Chain Up Protocol will probably be applied at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and can stay in a single day as wanted.

“With the chance of freezing rain, individuals ought to keep away from journey by car on Tuesday night time by Wednesday morning’s commute. Ought to journey be obligatory, drivers should guarantee their car is correctly outfitted for winter situations, together with having winter or snow-rated tires in good situation.”

For up-to-date details about street situations, travellers ought to proceed to watch the forecast and go to drivebc.ca.

In accordance with Atmosphere Canada’s newest Particular Climate Assertion — issued at 3:50 p.m. Monday — important snowfall accumulation could be very probably beginning Tuesday night and into Wednesday. This comes with the chance of freezing rain, significantly close to the U.S. border.

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