Province announces replacement for fire-damaged Red Rock weigh scale

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“Keeping unsafe commercial vehicles off the road is critical to protecting people and families who use our highways every day and to support the smooth movement of goods throughout northern B.C.,” Farnworth said in a statement.

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Located on Highway 97 south of Prince George, the Red Rock station serves both northbound and southbound commercial traffic. The ministry says the replacement facility will be built to modern safety and security standards and designed to accommodate increasing traffic volumes along the corridor.

In addition to replacing the weigh scale building lost in the fire, the project includes construction of a second building to expand inspection capacity. Officials say the additional space will help reduce wait times for commercial drivers and improve enforcement efficiency.

The original inspection station was destroyed by fire in December 2024. At the time, Prince George RCMP deemed the blaze suspicious and launched an investigation, seeking witnesses and information from the public. No arrests have been announced in connection with the fire.

Since the loss of the station, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement officers have been operating from facilities in Prince George, Vanderhoof and Quesnel while conducting mobile patrols along the Highway 97 corridor.

The ministry says highway users should see little impact from construction. No road closures, detours, reduced-speed zones or single-lane alternating traffic are anticipated during the project.