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New webcams improve ferry terminal views
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has added 13 new cameras and 33 more views added to the DriveBC webcam network in 2021.
New cameras are installed annually at locations throughout B.C. so drivers can plan for traffic and weather conditions on the route ahead. This is especially important during winter and as drivers plan trips on unfamiliar routes due to road closures resulting from November’s washouts.
Included are new cameras offering improved views of three inland ferry terminals.
* Balfour Inland Ferry Terminal: located on Highway 3A in the West Kootenay. The old camera was replaced and provides improved views of the Balfour inland ferry terminal lineup, with an additional south-looking view of the ferry loading ramp. This was done to support the ongoing terminal upgrades.
* Kootenay Bay Inland Ferry Terminal: located on Highway 3A in the West Kootenay at Kootenay Bay Ferry Landing. The old camera was replaced and provides improved views of the Kootenay Bay inland ferry terminal lineup and an additional northeast look at the ferry loading ramp. This was done to support the ongoing terminal upgrades.
* Needles Inland Ferry Terminal: located on Highway 6 at the Needles Ferry Inland Landing. The addition of this camera provides the public with better visual information on the ferry lineup and helps the ferry operator to better manage congestion at peak travel times.
The cameras offer real-time images of hundreds of locations throughout the province. There are 480 highway cameras delivering 953 views.
DriveBC maintains its network of existing cameras placed at strategic locations throughout the province. Webcam locations are assessed based on needs identified by residents, contractors or weather experts.
In addition to providing current weather, road and traffic conditions, DriveBC also has links to information about border delays, inland ferries, ongoing construction projects and tips for how to safely drive in winter conditions.
Lead image: A look at the Kootenay Bay Ferry Terminal line-up earlier this week. DriveBC file photos
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