Argo Road Maintenance
1655 Lucky Strike Place V1S1W5 Kamloops, BC, Canada

We hate to bring this up, but winter is just around the corner. Here's what you can do to get ready: Make sure you have a good set of winter tires and wiper blades. Book a maintenance check up. Prepare a winter survival kit.... More tips: https://bit.ly/35pgDyB

We hate to bring this up, but winter is just around the corner. Here's what you can do to get ready: Make sure you have a good set of winter tires and wiper blades. Book a maintenance check up. Prepare a winter survival kit.... More tips: https://bit.ly/35pgDyB

Today, we're feeling grateful for our employees and their hard work and dedication. THANK YOU! Argo Roads Photos: 2019-2021

Today, we're feeling grateful for our employees and their hard work and dedication. THANK YOU! Argo Roads Photos: 2019-2021

SNOWFALL WARNING Yesterday's special weather statement for the Coquihalla (Meritt to Kamloops) has been upgraded to a snowfall warning. A band of snow has set up over the Coquihalla Highway from Merritt to Kamloops, and along with falling freezing levels, will continue to give snow heavy at times and reduced visibilities to elevations near and above 1000 metres today. The intensity of the snow may fluctuate due to the convective nature of the snow. The heavy snow is forecast... to taper off this evening. Details: https://bit.ly/2YwiwIi Current Road Conditions and Events: https://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/events/index.html If you're heading out, remember to Ensure your vehicle is well equipped for winter driving (i.e., winter tires, chains, extra windshield fluid, a winter survival kit, e.t.c.). Give yourself lots of extra time to reach your destination. Slow down and drive to conditions. Remember to give winter maintenance vehicles plenty of room to work. Stay at least 10-car lengths back and wait to pass until the truck has moved over and turned off its lights. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for taillights ahead and be prepared to stop.

SNOWFALL WARNING Yesterday's special weather statement for the Coquihalla (Meritt to Kamloops) has been upgraded to a snowfall warning. A band of snow has set up over the Coquihalla Highway from Merritt to Kamloops, and along with falling freezing levels, will continue to give snow heavy at times and reduced visibilities to elevations near and above 1000 metres today. The intensity of the snow may fluctuate due to the convective nature of the snow. The heavy snow is forecast... to taper off this evening. Details: https://bit.ly/2YwiwIi Current Road Conditions and Events: https://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/events/index.html If you're heading out, remember to Ensure your vehicle is well equipped for winter driving (i.e., winter tires, chains, extra windshield fluid, a winter survival kit, e.t.c.). Give yourself lots of extra time to reach your destination. Slow down and drive to conditions. Remember to give winter maintenance vehicles plenty of room to work. Stay at least 10-car lengths back and wait to pass until the truck has moved over and turned off its lights. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for taillights ahead and be prepared to stop.

With snow on some of our roadways this morning, we thought this would be a good time to share our top two tips for sharing the road with snow plows: No matter what, DO NOT PASS PLOWS ON THE RIGHT. Many plows are equipped with a 9ft (that's about half the size of GM pickup with a long truck bed) wing plow, which extends from the truck's right side. If you try to pass, you could hit it, which puts you, the plow driver, and others on the road at risk. DO GIVE WINTER MAINTE...NANCE VEHICLES LOTS OF ROOM to work. When coming up behind one, stay about 10-car lengths back. If you're coming towards the plow, pull as far over to the right as is safe. This helps limit the chances of your vehicle getting hit by snow, sand, and other winter abrasives. More on sharing the road with snow plows: https://bit.ly/2JcTYwn

With snow on some of our roadways this morning, we thought this would be a good time to share our top two tips for sharing the road with snow plows: No matter what, DO NOT PASS PLOWS ON THE RIGHT. Many plows are equipped with a 9ft (that's about half the size of GM pickup with a long truck bed) wing plow, which extends from the truck's right side. If you try to pass, you could hit it, which puts you, the plow driver, and others on the road at risk. DO GIVE WINTER MAINTE...NANCE VEHICLES LOTS OF ROOM to work. When coming up behind one, stay about 10-car lengths back. If you're coming towards the plow, pull as far over to the right as is safe. This helps limit the chances of your vehicle getting hit by snow, sand, and other winter abrasives. More on sharing the road with snow plows: https://bit.ly/2JcTYwn

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Coquihalla Highway: A frontal system moving across the British Columbia Interior will give snow to most southern highway passes for the Thanksgiving long weekend. Precipitation from the system will start as rain this afternoon, and then as temperature levels drop, it will change to snow tonight or on Sunday morning. The snow is expected to continue through Sunday evening. Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 1...5 cm can be expected with the highest amounts over higher elevations. Details and updates: https://bit.ly/3AxZDCg If you have travel plans, please prepare for winter conditions: Make sure your vehicle has good winter tires. Check DriveBC before you go. Give yourself extra time. Pack a winter survival kit and clothing. Slow down. Speed limits are for ideal conditions and these conditions will not be ideal.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Coquihalla Highway: A frontal system moving across the British Columbia Interior will give snow to most southern highway passes for the Thanksgiving long weekend. Precipitation from the system will start as rain this afternoon, and then as temperature levels drop, it will change to snow tonight or on Sunday morning. The snow is expected to continue through Sunday evening. Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 1...5 cm can be expected with the highest amounts over higher elevations. Details and updates: https://bit.ly/3AxZDCg If you have travel plans, please prepare for winter conditions: Make sure your vehicle has good winter tires. Check DriveBC before you go. Give yourself extra time. Pack a winter survival kit and clothing. Slow down. Speed limits are for ideal conditions and these conditions will not be ideal.

Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend. If you have travel plans, please keep the following in mind: Make sure you have a good set of winter tires with a minimum 3.5 mm tread depth. More: https://bit.ly/3nndDJE via Shift into Winter. Pack a winter survival kit and store it in an easy-to-access place in your vehicle. More: https://bit.ly/30vsCqS via BC Transportation and Infrastructure ... Check DriveBC before you go and give yourself extra time. Things change quickly this time of year. Let someone know where you're going and when you plan to arrive. Make sure your phone is charged before you go and then leave it alone while on the road. Watch for wildlife. With shorter days and longer nights, they are harder to see. More: https://bit.ly/34hux3u via BCTA: British Columbia Trucking Association ... and, for more Shift Into Winter tips, visit https://shiftintowinter.ca/.

Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend. If you have travel plans, please keep the following in mind: Make sure you have a good set of winter tires with a minimum 3.5 mm tread depth. More: https://bit.ly/3nndDJE via Shift into Winter. Pack a winter survival kit and store it in an easy-to-access place in your vehicle. More: https://bit.ly/30vsCqS via BC Transportation and Infrastructure ... Check DriveBC before you go and give yourself extra time. Things change quickly this time of year. Let someone know where you're going and when you plan to arrive. Make sure your phone is charged before you go and then leave it alone while on the road. Watch for wildlife. With shorter days and longer nights, they are harder to see. More: https://bit.ly/34hux3u via BCTA: British Columbia Trucking Association ... and, for more Shift Into Winter tips, visit https://shiftintowinter.ca/.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY We're looking for a competent, energetic, and highly self-motivated individual, preferably with a Trade Journeyman Warehouseperson Certificate or related trade qualifications, to join our Kamloops team. DUTIES Duties would include, but are not limited to, maintaining stock and inventory of mechanical parts used in servicing, maintaining, and repairing of light and heavy duty fleet equipment, and of materials used for road, bridge, dock and/or othe...r construction related activities. WHY WORKING WITH US IS AWESOME Regular shifts, year-round work, and home every night. Being part of a team that keeps the roads safe and well maintained for your community. The camaraderie and opportunity to grow and develop your skills. Amazing mentorship. Competitive wage and benefits package as per our Union Contract. TO APPLY Qualified applicants may forward their resume to [email protected] or by fax to (250) 374-6355.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY We're looking for a competent, energetic, and highly self-motivated individual, preferably with a Trade Journeyman Warehouseperson Certificate or related trade qualifications, to join our Kamloops team. DUTIES Duties would include, but are not limited to, maintaining stock and inventory of mechanical parts used in servicing, maintaining, and repairing of light and heavy duty fleet equipment, and of materials used for road, bridge, dock and/or othe...r construction related activities. WHY WORKING WITH US IS AWESOME Regular shifts, year-round work, and home every night. Being part of a team that keeps the roads safe and well maintained for your community. The camaraderie and opportunity to grow and develop your skills. Amazing mentorship. Competitive wage and benefits package as per our Union Contract. TO APPLY Qualified applicants may forward their resume to [email protected] or by fax to (250) 374-6355.

OPEN: Barrière Lakes Road is now CLEAR following a motor vehicle incident this afternoon. Please continue to drive with care and check DriveBC for up-to-date road conditions + information. Original Post and Previous Updates... UPDATE: Traffic is now single-lane, alternating on Barrière Lakes Road approx. 100m east of Genier Lakes Road following a motor vehicle incident. CAUTION: Traffic is blocked in BOTH DIRECTIONS on Barrière Lakes Rd approx. 100m east of Genier Lakes Rd due to a motor vehicle incident. Crews are on scene. Detour and time of reopening are currently not available.

Different conditions require different tools. Learn more about the three different snow plows found on BC highways here: https://bit.ly/33l2uRh via BC Transportation and Infrastructure. #ShiftintoWinter

"At this time, all non-essential travel should be avoided. This includes travel into and out of B.C. and between regions of the province." - Government of British Columbia This holiday season, we must hold the line and bend the curve. If you don't have to travel for essentials (i.e., work and medical appointments), please stay close to home and only socialize (in-person) with people in your households or core bubble. Zoom party anyone? ... For more on current province-wide restrictions, visit https://bit.ly/33U8WyF.

By order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer, at this time all non-essential travel should be avoided. This includes travel into and out of BC and b...etween regions of the province. The order is in effect from tonight at midnight to Dec. 7, 2020 at midnight. More: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-19-provincial-s/restrictions #COVID19BC

A note from the City of Kamloops

SNOWFALL WARNING in effect for the COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY, from Kamloops to Merritt and from Merritt to Hope. 15 to 20 cm of snow will fall tonight as a moist warm front associated with an intense low pressure moves across the area. The heavy snow will end near midnight as the warm front lifts north and out of the area. Details: bit.ly/3nz24hs.... Current road conditions: www.drivebc.ca Expect changing road conditions + visibility to be suddenly reduced due to heavy snow. Please Ensure your vehicle is well equipped for winter driving (i.e., winter tires, chains, extra windshield fluid, a winter survival kit, e.t.c.), Give yourself lots of extra time to reach your destination, Slow down + drive to conditions. When visibility is reduced, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead, and be prepared to stop. Remember to give winter maintenance vehicles plenty of room to work. Stay at least 10-car lengths back and wait to pass until the truck has moved over and turned off its lights.

My dashboard is lit up + my day time running lights are on. Doesn't that mean my tail lights are also on? Not exactly - perhaps not even likely. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3peL9CA via Transport Canada and https://bit.ly/2JOpLE1 via the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infastructure.

It's been a tough year for many and we wanted to do something to give back. So, we've partnered with Save On Foods in Kamloops to put on a #PlowAwayHunger campaign. Our goal is to fill the equivalent of one 10-cubic meter plow truck box with food item donations for the @KamloopsFoodBank. When we reach the goal, we'll donate an additional $2500 in groceries. To join us, all you have to do is stop by a Save On Foods in Kamloops between December 10th and 17th and put your donation in the bin by the check out lanes.

When you see a snow plow on the highway, it can be tempting to try + pass. Don't. It's dangerous. A snow plow's wing plow extends 9 feet from its right side - that's roughly half the length of GMC pickup truck with a long-bed cab. If you try to pass, you could hit it, putting you, the plow driver, & others on the road in danger. But, wait, I can't see the wing plow. Does that mean it's not there? No. Despite its size + bright orange colour, the wing plow is often obscured by ...flying snow, which means you might not see it. So, when you come across a plow truck ahead of you, slow down, stay 10 car lengths back, & wait until the plow driver pulls over + turns off the flashing lights before passing. More on sharing the road with snow plows: https://bit.ly/2JcTYwn #ShiftintoWinter

Last Thursday, we headed up to Bonaparte Lake to clear the forest service road that connects BCHwy24 to the lake so that residents who live there year-round could access the main highway and essentials. We used a grader because graders can move significantly more snow than plows and tend to be better at doing more technical snow removal work, things like working on narrow terrain like this forestry road, cleaning up around bridges, ice-blading, maintaining compact, and pushing back shoulders. #EssentialServices4U #CDNConstructionGives

Today, we come together (virtually) to remember and honour "those who have served Canada, past and present, in times of war, military conflict and peace" (Veterans Affairs Canada). Thank you. We will not forget the sacrifices you have made for us. To learn more about some of the many individuals who have served Canada, visit https://bit.ly/32rCAe7.... #CanadaRemembers

Today, please watch for compact snow + slippery sections throughout our service area. Additional details: https://bit.ly/35iqOEB. Crews are out plowing + sanding. If you must go, please give yourself lots of extra time, drive with extreme care, & remember to give winter maintenance vehicles plenty of room to work.

#BCHwy5 is CLEAR at Pinegrove Rd. in McLure after an earlier motor vehicle incident. Please slow down, drive with extreme care, & follow all traffic control directions + personnel.

SNOWFALL WARNING issued for the NORTH THOMPSON. A Pacific frontal system moving southeastward across central British Columbia will bring widespread snow to the interior regions today. As the frontal system moves into the southern interior this evening, 10 cm of snow will accumulate in the North Thompson region. Snow will taper off to a few flurries early Tuesday morning. Details: bit.ly/3pcAicn... Current road conditions: www.drivebc.ca Expect changing road conditions + visibility to be suddenly reduced due to heavy snow. If you must travel, please Ensure your vehicle is well equipped for winter driving (i.e., winter tires, chains, extra windshield fluid, a winter survival kit, e.t.c.), Give yourself lots of extra time to reach your destination, Slow down + drive to conditions. More on how to #ShiftintoWinter: https://bit.ly/2Jj3rCk