YRB Kootenay Ltd

🚨🚨Hwy 3 closed just west of the Kidd creek rest area near Kitchener. Detour in effect through Meadow Wood Rd. Please check drive BC for updates.

Good morning, please see photo for the up coming Great Northern Trail closure starting Wednesday November 11th. The rail trail will be closed between Boulder Pit Rd and the Hwy 6 crossing. Please obey signs and watch for crews and equipment in the area.

❄️❄️❄️Good afternoon, YRB will be doing their annual “pit stop event” with Kal-Tire on November 5th in our Nelson yard (110 Cedar street) starting at 11am. Also in our Creston Yard (601 Helen Street) November 4th starting at 11am.#shiftintowinter

Goodmorning, YRB wanted to remind everyone as of October 1st it is law to have winter tires on in BC. High elevation passes are experiencing freezing temperatures. And cooling temps are forecasted province wide. It’s time to #shiftintowinter.

Good morning, we are starting to experience snow on higher elevation routes. Please ensure you have good winter tires. If you are seeing any concerning conditions please let is know at 1-888- 352-0356 please check drive #DriveBC for updates and KnowBeforeYouGo

**** update****Good afternoon, YRB has completed the repairs to the Kootenay River Bridge, thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Good afternoon, YRB will be doing repairs to the Kootenay River Bridge on Blewett Rd starting October 22nd - October 26th. The Bridge will be Closed from 8am-5pm to complete the needed repairs. The bridge is owned by the city of Nelson. Please call the city with any questions.

Good Morning, please see flyer below for 1 Mile shoulder repairs. Please check drive BC for updates.

Good evening, YRB will be cleaning the drains on the Big Orange Bridge October 13th and 14th. Please obey signs and watch for workers and equipment.

🚧🚧 Good morning, the Cemetery Bridge in Edgewood will be getting an Inspection on Friday September 25th between 9am and 3pm.During this time 50-minute closures followed by a 10-minute clearing time will be implemented starting every hour. Please watch for workers.

🚧🚧 Good evening, YRB will be working at 1 Mile just outside of Nelson starting Monday September 21st - September 25th. There will be single lane alternating traffic from 7am to 5pm. Please watch for workers and equipment. Check drive BC for updates. #DriveBC #BCHWY3A

Good afternoon, YRB will be doing some culvert replacements along Hwy 6 just past Slocan Park Coop starting Monday September 14th. Please watch for crews and equipment. Check drive bc for updates.

Professional Drivers - Employment Opportunity - YRB (Kootenay) is seeking snow plow operators with class 1 or class 3 drivers license for this upcoming winter season, Resumes including drivers abstracts can be emailed to - [email protected]

Good morning, please see photo for Great Northern Trail Closure starting September 11th. The trail will be closed between Kapak road and the North crossing of Porto Rico Road. Please obey signs and be aware of moving equipment in the area.

Good evening, YRB will be working on the Cotton Wood lake road starting Tuesday September 8th - Thursday September 10th. During this time the road will be closed, please watch for crews and equipment in the area.

Good morning, please see photo for Great Northern Trail Closure starting August 24th. The trail will be closed between Ivy Road and Kapak Rd entrances. Please obey signs and be aware of moving equipment in the area.

Good evening, YRB will be starting repairs to the trestle bridges on the Great Northern Trail between Nelson and Salmo Monday August 24th. During this time sections of the trail will be closed. Please obey signs and watch for moving equipment and workers.

*** Update****Good morning, YRB will be doing a blasting project at the Brilliant rest area starting August 12th - August 21st. The rest area will be closed from 5am-4pm Monday-Friday. There will be daily highway closures at 8:30am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm for 20 minutes.

Good morning, YRB will be doing a blasting project at the Brilliant rest area starting August 12th - August 21st. The rest area will be closed from 5am-1pm Monday-Friday. There will be a daily highway closure from 12:30pm for 20 minutes. Please watch for crews and equipment.

Ferry delays, Highway 6 Needles ferry. Please expect delays due to heavy traffic volume. Priority boarding for emergency crew responding to wildfire. Please plan ahead and check DriveBC for updates.