Mainroad is conducting ditching between Elko and Fernie beginning August 28. Mainroad file

Mainroad is conducting ditching between Elko and Fernie beginning August 28. Mainroad file

Single alternating traffic on Highway 3 between Elko and Fernie next week

Mainroad will be conducting ditching operations

Commuters in the Elk Valley are advised to take a little extra time this coming week as the highways contractor Mainroad will be conducting a ditching project on Highway 3.

Beginning Monday, August 28, the ditching begins at Elko and proceeds to Fernie. Traffic will be single lane alternating during the project, so a little extra time will be needed to get where you’re going.