‘Highway of Tears’ will soon have complete cell service

Prince George – The B.C. government made a long-awaited announcement today, regarding Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert, otherwise known as the Highway of Tears.

The federal and provincial governments announced that the highway will soon have cellular coverage along the entire route, fulfilling a critical recommendation to make the highway safer.

“We are so happy to announce today, that we are fulfilling a recommendation that was made 15 years ago. The province is contributing $2.25 million to a Rogers project that will fill in the remaining gaps of cellular coverage on the highway,” said Lisa B.C.’s Minster of Citizens’ Services Lisa Beare. “And while the tree-lined highway is quite beautiful, it also has a dark history. The people in this region mourn the loss of their loved ones.”

The company will be provided $4.5 million towards the $11.6-million cost of installing cellular infrastructure to provide cellular coverage in the remaining areas of weak signal strength between Prince Rupert and Smithers.