@emconsouthvi.bsky.social#SeeAndBeSeen as fall brings rain, fog and at times reduced visibilty driving conditions. Turn your headlights on and ensure tail lights are on. Don't be a ghost vehicle! #ShiftIntoWinter
#RoadSafetyBC
#TranBC #DriveBC
#yyjtraffic #icbc
@victoria.caRoyal Victoria Marathon hits the streets Sunday, Oct. 11.
🚧 Road closures in effect Saturday and Sunday
🚗 No parking on race routes
📍 Expect delays and allow extra travel time
🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you are able
Road closure map and more info: https://ow.ly/4OwB50ZW5L5
@emconsouthvi.bsky.social#KnowBeforeYouGo this #ShiftIntoWinter by checking @DriveBC for the latest weather & road conditions. Visit @TranBC for winter maintenance road classes & priorities ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2020/12/18/t...
#BePrepared
#SlowDown
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialEmcon is your 1st point of contact through our 24/7 call center for road concerns & hazards.
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#ShiftIntoWinter
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialMalahat & Sooke Crews conducted training on live loads, part of our #ShiftIntoWinter program.
Ensuring safe operating procedures are followed is critical for crew safety on the road. Give space to live load & plow trucks on our #BCHwys.
#TeamEmcon
#LiveLoad
#yyjtraffic
@victoria.caYates St. closed between Government and Wharf St. for paving repairs
🕓 Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🚧 No vehicle access to the Yates St. parkade during construction
🚩 Please follow signage and directions from crews
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialToday, Malahat will conduct skillset profiency training for live load operators, part of our #ShiftIntoWinter training program. Ensuring safe operating procedures are followed is critical for crew safety on the road. Give space to all winter equipment on our #BCHwys. #yyjtraffic
@victoria.caRoad closures for Belleville Terminal construction
🚧 Belleville and Pendray St. closed, Oswego to Quebec St.
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
👟 Accessible pedestrian detours in place
🚩Follow directions from signs and crews
@victoria.caBroughton St. partial road closure for BC Hydro work
🚧 Eastbound Broughton St. closed, Douglas to Blanshard St.
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
👟 Accessible pedestrian detours in place
🚩Follow directions of signs and crews
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialReadying our winter units continues through Oct. We utilize custom-built conspicuity panels from our Merritt truck build facility. Watch for crew this winter with these panels lit up. Easily seen in reduced vis. #ShiftIntoWinter
#PlowTrucks #Whelen #BeSeen #TranBC #yyjtraffic
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialBe alert for wildlife in dark early morning commutes. Many vehicle incidents with deer, elk & bear have occured this early into Oct. Slow down, keep your eyes on the road & arrive safely to your destination!
#ShiftIntoWinter
#Wildlife
#DistractedDriving
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialBC road & weather conditions can change quickly, especially in fall & winter. Adjust your driving &. #ShiftIntoWinter, going too fast in rain or snow is unsafe. #RoadSafetyAtWork plan & prepare info ➡️ roadsafetyatwork.ca/campaign/win... #SlowDown #yyjtraffic #TranBC
@victoria.caDouglas and Yates St. early morning closures for underground electrical work
📍 Yates St. closed from Douglas to Broad St.
📍 Right lane and bike lane of southbound Douglas St. closed, Johnson to View St.
🗓️ Friday, Oct. 2, 4-7 a.m.
⛔ Expect delays and use alternate routes
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialOct has arrived, & so has the #ShiftIntoWinter safety awareness campaign. #BePrepared, provincial law requires snowflake or M+S tires today, 1 Oct to 31 Mar. ❄️
@govbc winter driving ➡️ www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
#TranBC
#DriveBC #JdFemerg
#yyjtraffic #RoadSafetyBC
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialWe have promoted the @icbc Distracted Driving Campaign throughout Sept. 💯 👍 We urge drivers to minimize distractions & keep your eyes on the road! We all play a part in making our roads safe! Info ➡️ www.icbc.com/road-safety/...
#EyesFwdBC
#LeaveYourPhoneAlone
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
@victoria.caGovernment St. closed between Superior and Michigan St. for paving repairs
🕓 Oct. 1 and 2, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🚧 Road closure and temporary parking restrictions in effect
🚩 Please follow signage and directions from crews
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialOur 1st rainfall seen in considerable time continues for #VanIsle. Our crew are out monitoring road conditions & drainage structures on our #BCHwys. Driveway culverts are homeowners' responsibility. Ensure to check yours & keep water flowing!
#Watercourse
#yyjtraffic #tranbc
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialRain continues through the night on #VanIsle. Getting caught in a hydroplaning situation depends on tire tread depth, inflation pressure & amount of water on the road surface. Make sure you have adequate tires & drive to the conditions!
#FallRain
#SlowDown #TranBC
#yyjtraffic
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialSept is @icbc Distracted Driving Campaign. #LeaveYourPhoneAlone. Program your GPS before you head out & pull over if you need to update directions. We all play a part in making our roads safe!
More info here ➡️
www.icbc.com/road-safety/...
#EyesFwdBC
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
@emconsouthvi.bsky.socialOct 1st ➡️ Winter tire regs in effect on our #BCHwys. South #VanIsle, includes the #Malahat, #BCHwy14, #BCHwy18 & the #PMR. Ensure you have ❄️ or "M+S" rated tires with a minimum 3.5 mm tread depth.
#KnowBeforeYouGo
#BePrepared #ShiftIntoWinter
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
