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[Turd_sandwich]

hey i agree more work = happy emlpoyees and its all paid by our tax dollars well just have to take a little off of the healthcare and put more towards the roads lol

[mikko]

from rupert to telegraph point, the road is usually in excellent condition.  They can even manage to keep up when it's coming down. 

The terrace guys blow it big time, I can't believe they are getting away with how little they do.   And yes I have studded winter tires on my work and personal vehicles.

[smartass]

The road tonight to Terrace is super wet and has pools everywhere, but it's not as bad as it was on the weekend.

[Become the change]

Hey, did you guys know that each of these companies that are contracted to maintain our highways, are eligible for hefty bonuses each year?

Basically, if there are no complaints from Ministry of Transport and no complaints from the public - they get their fat bonus.

Find out which company has the contract and lodge your complaint. If enough people do that, and the companies stop getting bonuses - you can bet the maintenance will improve.

Highway Maintenance Service Agreement info http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/BCHighways/contracts/contract.htm

Oh - ya - and these are, like, 10 year contracts.

[smartass]

I believe it is O'Briens in Rupert, and Billabong in Terrace.

[Hoser]

I believe it is O'Briens in Rupert, and Billabong in Terrace.

There is also Nechako North Coast somewhere around the Terrace area too...

Whoever takes over from O'Briens at 56k out the highway are horrible and should be fined rather than receive a bonus any time there is a snowfall or freezing temperatures.  I have driven to Terrace many times when the road turns to absolute SHIT at 56 km.

[grey hair]

There is also Nechako North Coast somewhere around the Terrace area too...

Whoever takes over from O'Briens at 56k out the highway are horrible and should be fined rather than receive a bonus any time there is a snowfall or freezing temperatures.  I have driven to Terrace many times when the road turns to absolute SHIT at 56 km.

We live in the north.You should expect some brutal driving conditions ON OCCASION .I've been skiing at shames a ton over the years.When these conditions exist, it's usually for a relatively short duration(12-16hrs).Speed kills,so keep the speed to 70-80kms.Look at the camera at Kasiks on BC drive web site.When in doubt, delay your trip 'till the next day,that usually gives enough time for the maintenance crews to sort things out.This may be an inconvenience, but,like i say...NORTH COAST.