Blackwater Road residents frustrated with road fix

The concerned residents would like to see more signs along the road to slow traffic as the material used is damaging vehicles.

We reached out to the ministry of transportation and infrastructure on the road conditions and didn’t hear back by our deadline.

In response to our request, the province supplied this statement:

Sealcoating is a common treatment to preserve pavement surfaces, not only on our side roads but on our major highways and secondary highways in the North and Southern Interior Regions that are prone to damage from freeze/thaw conditions.

The treatment can often extend the pavement life by up to 10 years.

Anyone who has experienced damage to their vehicle is asked to start a claim by calling 250-387-7609, or visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/licensing-and-insurance/highway-claims

For more information on sealcoating and why we may choose it for a treatment, check out: https://www.tranbc.ca/2015/05/14/what-is-sealcoating-and-why-are-we-doing-it-on-bc-highways/

by Dave Branco

Blackwater Road residents frustrated with road fix

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