Canada New Drivebc Tender

People can better prepare for their travels thanks to the 30 new cameras and 71 more views added to the DriveBC webcam network in 2019. New cameras are installed during the year at locations throughout B.C. to support drivers and road operators in planning for traffic and weather conditions on the route ahead. The cameras offer real-time images of hundreds of locations throughout the province with a total of 457 highway cameras delivering 873 views.DriveBC webcam locations are assessed based on need identified either by residents contractors or weather experts. The program works to maintain its network of existing cameras placed at strategic locations throughout the province.Some of the new cameras and views added to the DriveBC network includePort McNeill Highway 19 at Campbell Way looking west and east this camera helps fill a gap in video coverage on Vancouver Island so travellers and emergency service providers can view conditions and traffic activity in the area.Horne Lake Highway 19 at Horne Lake Road by popular request this new camera provides north west east and south views of this busy intersection and of Highway 19 for people travelling through this part of Vancouver Island.Fort St. John Cecil Lake Road at 243rd Road looking east this camera provides the maintenance contractor and drivers a look at conditions along this popular northern route to plan for travel and snow clearing work.Mt. Kobau Highway 3 next to Conifryd Lake looking west and east this camera helps fill a gap in a video coverage along this well-travelled and picturesque route. It also allows maintenance contractors in this southern Interior area to keep an eye on snow clearing needs as they arise.Delta Highway 99 at 80th Street looking west and east this camera was brought in by popular request from travellers so they can see the scale of traffic during air shows in this area. The camera assists better route planning and helps police and traffic-control workers manage traffic.In addition to providing current weather road and traffic conditions DriveBC also has links to information about border delays inland ferries and how to safely drive in winter conditions.People are encouraged to check DriveBC.ca before they head out on the roads and highways to make sure they know before they go.