By Doug Collins

Trans Canada facing closures to install avalanche control systems

Sep 20, 2016 | 4:54 AM

REVELSTOKE-  —  If you’re travelling east through the Trans Canada Highway today, give youself some extra time.

The highway will be closed near Three Valley Gap, 19 kilometers west of Revelstoke, for extended periods of time today as crews install the first of several Remote Avalanche Control systems.

Announced by the government in early August, the systems will allow operators to fire charges remotely so that avalanche control can be completed at any time, in any weather conditions. In a news release,

Transportation Minister Todd Stone says it’s important to get the technology installed before winter hits. Stone says the system will greatly reduce the duration of closures on that stretch of highway.

Crews are planning to close the road in both directions today from 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM and from 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM this afternoon. Travellers should plan their trip to allow for extra time. Other closures could take place over the next several days, but they will be less than half an hour in length. Because of weather, the schedule could change, so motorists should check with Drive B.C. before heading out.

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This is the first of four remote systems to be installed this fall. Four more will be installed next year.