As the long weekend arrives, the province is looking to ensure British Columbians stay safe on the highways.
Todd Stone, minister of transportation and infrastructure, says road construction will be ramping up as summer kicks off, and it's important to know check for up-to-date travel advisories before embarking on a long weekend adventure.
“Safety should never be compromised around construction zones," Stone said in a release. "Leave yourself enough time and slow down around vulnerable roadside workers. These people are doing important work to ensure our roads are safe for driving, so please use caution to keep flaggers and roadside workers safe.
An average of 87 people are killed in automotive crashes annually in the Interior, which includes the Okanagan, Kamloops and the Kootenays.
In addition to planning ahead, the Province is reminding travellers to inspect their vehicles before taking off, for maintenance items like fluid levels, tire condition and lights.
“We want everyone to stay safe on the roads this long weekend and we are urging you to 'know before you go' by checking your route on DriveBC before you head out on your trip,” Stone said.