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CTV News
14 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Summer snow forecasted for B.C. Interior highways
Friday may be the first day of summer, but there is snow in the forecast for some highways in B.C.'s Interior. Environment Canada says wet snow is possible at higher elevations on the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt, the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna and Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton and from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass. Up to four centimetres is predicted to accumulate between Friday night and Saturday afternoon. 'Because of the convective nature of the system, snow levels may temporarily lower to 1,200 (to) 1,600 metres as intense bands of precipitation move through,' reads a special weather statement. 'Snowfall accumulations will be highly variable depending on elevation. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.' Along with the forecasted snow, Environment Canada is warning of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain Friday and Saturday in a large section of the interior. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Okanagan, the Fraser Canyon, Shuswap, Boundary, Nicola, Similkameen and Yoho and Kootenay parks. 'Don't drive through flooded roadways. Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility,' the alert reads. The agency predicts up to 40 millimetres of rain by Saturday afternoon in the affected regions.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Free Malaysia Today
Heavy vehicles caused road damage at site where S'porean cyclist died
Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said although upgrading work on the road shoulder was carried out earlier this year, the excessive loads had damaged the road again. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Crocodile cracking, a form of road surface damage, was detected at the scene of an accident that claimed the life of a Singaporean cyclist in Kulai, Johor, yesterday. Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the damage to state road J165 was likely due to frequent use by heavy vehicles, particularly lorries from a nearby quarry area, Bernama reported. Nanta said although upgrading work on the road shoulder was carried out earlier this year, the excessive loads had damaged the road again. 'Although the road falls under the jurisdiction of the state government, the works ministry is concerned about its condition, which poses a risk to road users, including motorcyclists and cyclists,' he said in a statement today. A Singaporean cyclist was killed after he was believed to have fallen as a result of the bad condition of Jalan Gunung Pulai and was hit by a trailer lorry at about 9.45am yesterday. As an immediate measure, Nanta said he had contacted the state authorities to ensure rehabilitation work is carried out immediately, with comprehensive repairs to follow once the necessary allocation was approved. He urged those involved in road maintenance to ensure road conditions remained safe for users. Nanta also advised cyclists to avoid routes frequently used by heavy vehicles. 'Choose a suitable and safe time, such as early morning on weekends. Always ensure the use of safety equipment, including helmets and reflective lights. 'Adhere to traffic regulations, avoid using mobile phones while cycling, and make sure your bicycle is in good condition,' he said. He extended his condolences to the family of the cyclist.
The Independent
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
The dangerous driving behaviour seen on UK roads
An AA survey of over 14,000 members revealed that 88 per cent had regularly witnessed middle lane hogging and vehicles driving too close together. The survey also highlighted other dangerous driving behaviours, including undertaking, tailgating, and mobile phone use. 75 per cent of respondents reported encountering lane closure signs without any incident occurring, while 66 per cent saw congestion signs for no apparent reason. 22 per cent of motorists described UK motorway conditions as poor, with concerns about congestion and litter. Jack Cousens of the AA called for stricter enforcement of safe driving practices, improved motorway signage, and better road conditions.
ABC News
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- ABC News
Hours-long traffic delays in Melbourne's west as road crews inspect damage to the Princes Freeway
Authorities are investigating whether a damaged roadway caused a truck rollover that resulted in extensive traffic delays throughout the morning peak, west of Melbourne. Aerial footage shows a large gap in the road surface where the freeway meets a bridge, with large metal spikes protruding from both sides. About 10 cars have also been damaged in the incident that has closed all Melbourne-bound lanes of the Princes Freeway near the Werribee Zoo between the Princes Highway and Duncans Road, causing an 8-kilometre-long traffic jam. At one stage, the morning commute stretched almost three hours longer than usual for workers and other drivers coming in from Geelong and the major growth suburbs to the west. The incident also caused significant congestion through Werribee. The Department of Transport urged people needing to get into the city to detour through Bacchus Marsh and the Western Freeway or, where possible, to take a V/Line train instead of their car. "We ask drivers to be patient and mindful of local traffic when detouring through Werribee, and to obey all local speed limits," a spokesperson said.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Calls for change as deteriorating roads expose big 'risk' to Aussies
Aussie road users are growing increasingly fed up with the deteriorating state of the tarmac across the country. New data reveals reports of sub-par roads and bike paths have tripled in the past three years, with "no signs of slowing down". While the number of reports correlates with an uptick in Aussies opting to travel on their bikes, the state of roads poses an "increasing risk" to the wellbeing of cyclists, according to Danny Gorog, CEO of council reporting app Snap Send Solve. Cycling advocacy group Bicycle NSW's CEO Peter McLean has called on authorities to pay attention to the complaints, telling Yahoo it's critically important "all three tiers" of government acknowledge that there are more cyclists than ever on the roads. "We need to evolve and react to managing our assets and infrastructure more appropriately," he said. "People want better, more consistent infrastructure, and where they're not seeing it, they are reporting it," he said. Since 2020, cycling has seen a "massive uptake", according to McLean. Now, over five million Australians are riding a bike every week, particularly with the advent of e-bikes. With that, has come a rise in complaints on the state of infrastructure meant to serve cyclists. Last year, there was a "record-breaking" 5,235 reports of issues in bike paths including crumbling tarmac, regular debris in the way, as well as overgrown nature strips across the country, according to Snap Send Solve data. 2025 looks like it's going to be even worse with 3,153 reports already recorded between January and May this year. "This rapid growth strongly suggests that conditions on the ground are deteriorating year over year," Gorog told Yahoo News Australia. While the Snap Send Solve app itself is increasing in popularity among responsible citizens, he believes the rise in complaints is "unlikely" to be explained simply by reporting behaviour alone. "It signals worsening infrastructure conditions, poor repairs, ageing bike lanes, and potentially inadequate maintenance cycles," he said. He warns the current pace of deterioration could "undermine broader mobility goals and pose increasing risks to cyclists." Gorog hopes the insights will guide smarter investments and ongoing upgrades from authorities. 🚨 Drivers warned major road rule change with $961 fines 'just weeks' away 📸 Cyclist's heated exchange with driver over 'deliberate' roadside act 👮 'Unbelievable' moment cyclist swerves in front of driver draws police response It's not just the quality of the roads putting cyclists at risk, but also fellow road users like car drivers. A disproportionate amount of crashes involve cyclists on Australian roads despite them being a small percentage of overall road users. Last year, cyclist deaths jumped from 34 in 2023 to 38 in 2024, an 11.8% increase, with motor vehicles involved in the majority of crashes. Footage shared earlier this year shows a scary near-miss between a driver and a cyclist in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick. Cyclist Rory Meister told Yahoo News he thought it was "absurd" the driver didn't see him despite having flashing lights on his bike. He said incidents with drivers are alarmingly frequent. McLean previously told Yahoo education and awareness are the first port of call for improving safety for cyclists. "Fundamentally, we need better awareness at an early stage of when people are getting their licenses," he said. "There's lots of great drivers out there and we just need to equalise everyone on the road." Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
