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Survey finds most drivers don’t know to slow down, move over for flashing amber lights

Most drivers in B.C. don’t know the law requires them to slow down when they see flashing amber lights, according to Road Safety at Work.

Updated: Highway reopens after motorcycle collision south of Nanaimo 

Multiple lanes on the Trans-Canada Highway at the intersection with Nanaimo River Road were closed Tuesday morning following a collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle. 

Road Safety at Work kicks off work zone safety campaign 

Glare, hot weather and fatigue can create dangerous conditions for drivers, and Road Safety at Work is reminding Vancouver Island motorists to help keep roadside workers safe. 

Sections of Hammond Bay Road will have one-way traffic during construction next year 

The City of Nanaimo said sections of Hammond Bay Road will be limited to one-way traffic during construction next year. 

Road Safety at Work kicks off work-zone traffic safety campaign

With warmer weather bringing more road construction to Vancouver Island highways, a provincewide campaign is reminding drivers to stay alert in work zones.

Road Safety at Work advises caution as animals become more active 

Heading into late spring and early summer brings an increased risk of vehicle collisions with wildlife, and Road Safety at Work is urging drivers to stay alert. 

Drivers reminded it’s too early to ditch winter tires 

Winter may seem to be over on Vancouver Island, but Road Safety at Work wants drivers to remember to leave their winter tires on until the end of the month. 

One-day closure planned on Highway 4 near Cameron Lake 

A section of Highway 4 near Cameron Lake will be closed for a day for repairs. 

WorkSafeBC fines company following fatal Nanaimo construction accident

A company is facing a hefty fine for numerous safety violations in connection with an accident at a Nanaimo construction site. 

Construction of Highway 4 roundabout starting this fall

A contract has been awarded to Windley Contracting Ltd. Work on a roundabout at Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road in Port Alberni, construction will start this fall and take approximately one year to complete. 

Driver airlifted to hospital after single vehicle rollover north of Nanaimo 

One person was airlifted to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a power pole and rolled north of Nanaimo this morning. 
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