B.C. Highway and Border Infrastructure Project in the Works

This photo shows the canyon in earlier days.

Bullis further stated, "There is no question that the Kicking Horse Canyon section is critical from a safety perspective, but we can't overlook the fact that many stretches of Highway No.1 between Sicamous and the Alberta border remain substandard and are similarly in need of upgrades."

One hundred and sixty-eight million dollars will be allotted by the federal government to British Columbian roadway projects. It is a small amount on the government's part considering B.C. truckers and motorists pay over $750 million to Ottawa in federal fuel taxes, but we're not complaining! "This is the largest federal contribution to B.C. transportation infrastructure that we've seen for many years," remarked Bullis.

A freight train makes its way up towards the Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. The highway in question is on the left.

But in order to keep a steady flow of federal funding Bullis says that, "all transportation stakeholders must continue working to convince Ottawa of the need to make the investments necessary to make our transportation systems safer and more efficient. BCAA will continue to work with its members, local communities and all levels of government to ensure this highway continues to receive the attention it deserves."

In addition to the good news regarding Trans-Canada routes, there was also an announcement that concerned improvements to highways leading to border crossings. The investment will hopefully alleviate border congestion and improve traffic flow for motorist and truckers voyaging to and from the United States.