BC Storm

[burn_this_city]

That one power pole is just dangling there.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

A bridge takes a long time though, this is the #1 so they need it fixed fast. I'd imagine they drop a big culvert in and add loads of fill, then worry about engineering a proper solution later.

In another photo they uploaded, they have trucks carrying steel products to that site. I'm no structural engineer but that seems to imply either a crib wall or bailey bridge.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tranbc/51705645137/

[Nancy]

When they said Highway 1 would be open by the end of January, I guess they didn't specify for what mode of transportation.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Nancy

When they said Highway 1 would be open by the end of January, I guess they didn't specify for what mode of transportation.

Is that the section where the railway passes over the highway that was totally washed out underneath? They filled that gap in quickly!

I guess now the highway traffic just needs to jump the tracks.

[J epworth]

Bringing back the rail ferry!

[Fuzz]

I wonder if it is because other sections of the road will take longer to fix, so this gives them a chance to replace the rail bridge(while having an open route) and not affecting the highway that couldn't open anyway. Once the rail bridge is fixed, they can do the road.

[GoinAllTheWay]

Originally Posted by Sliver

I think we should build a sweet jump.

Originally Posted by djsFlames

I guess now the highway traffic just needs to jump the tracks.

Looks like Sliver got his wish.

[Incogneto]

We're planning on going to the coast for Christmas....has anyone travelled Hwy3 in the past few weeks? I know its open to 'essential traffic', but.....man.....

<Shrug>

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Incogneto

We're planning on going to the coast for Christmas....has anyone travelled Hwy3 in the past few weeks? I know its open to 'essential traffic', but.....man.....

<Shrug>

That's the kind of selfless sacrifice we've come to expect as Canadians...making sure vacations will still be taken while slowing the movement of essential supplies across the country after a devastating disaster. Nice.

[Incogneto]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

That's the kind of selfless sacrifice we've come to expect as Canadians...making sure vacations will still be taken while slowing the movement of essential supplies across the country after a devastating disaster. Nice.

Yeah, its wouldn't be an issue if we didnt lose last christmas due to a pandemic, too. My livelihood is within the supply chain, but asking many Canadians to miss Christmas with family for 2 straight years is also a sacrifice.....

[btimbit]

Personally, I'd just fly

[BlackArcher101]

Originally Posted by Incogneto

Yeah, its wouldn't be an issue if we didnt lose last christmas due to a pandemic, too. My livelihood is within the supply chain, but asking many Canadians to miss Christmas with family for 2 straight years is also a sacrifice.....

I know people taking the USA route.... unless of course Christmas doesn't mean thaaaaat much.

[Incogneto]

Originally Posted by BlackArcher101

I know people taking the USA route.... unless of course Christmas doesn't mean thaaaaat much.

Need to expedite some passports for my kids for this to be an option. Not sure about testing logistics, either.

[Incogneto]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Personally, I'd just fly

Yeah, i think this is probably the most possible option.

In a related note: Anyone here want to dog sit for 10 days?

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Incogneto

Yeah, i think this is probably the most possible option.

In a related note: Anyone here want to dog sit for 10 days?

I'd give it a whirl.

[Incogneto]

Originally Posted by Sliver

I'd give it a whirl.

The flying, or the dog sitting?

[Nancy]

Originally Posted by Incogneto

We're planning on going to the coast for Christmas....has anyone travelled Hwy3 in the past few weeks? I know its open to 'essential traffic', but.....man.....

<Shrug>

There may be checkpoints on both Hwy 3 and Hwy 99, according to the Drive BC website. You can fly on Flair for $276 return.

Highway 3, in both directions. Travel advisory in effect between Exit 177 and Copper Mountain Rd for 127.7 km (3 km east of Hope to Princeton). Essential travel only per Travel Restrictions Order through Emergency Program Act. Checkpoints and travel restrictions enforced. Expect delays and congestion. No stopping in Merritt or Princeton for vehicles over 14,500 kg. No services available. Next update time Tue Dec 7 at 3:00 PM PST. Last updated Tue Dec 7 at 11:50 AM PST. (DBC-35535)

[Incogneto]

Originally Posted by Nancy

There may be checkpoints on both Hwy 3 and Hwy 99, according to the Drive BC website. You can fly on Flair for $276 return.

Yup. And this article suggests it might continue through the holidays:
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-lifting-hi...days-1.5695136

[Tsawwassen]

Originally Posted by BlackArcher101

I know people taking the USA route.... unless of course Christmas doesn't mean thaaaaat much.

While that is a decent option, it doesn't always work. Snoqualmie pass (I 90), the main pass, was closed for several hours due to vehicles spinning out on the ice and snow.

[Incogneto]

Originally Posted by Tsawwassen

While that is a decent option, it doesn't always work. Snoqualmie pass (I 90), the main pass, was closed for several hours due to vehicles spinning out on the ice and snow.

Good to know. This is the route we have decided to go.