Free Wi-Fi is coming to a series of rest areas across the province.
The popular Britton Creek rest area, at the summit of the Coquihalla Highway, is the first area in the province to offer the amenity.
In addition, free Wi-Fi has just gone live at the Glacier View rest area on Highway 16 north of Smithers.
The addition, which will be coming to a number of rest areas in B.C., will give the travelling public a chance to stop, take a rest and connect with family and friends.
"We are happy to bring free, public Wi-Fi to several rest areas in B.C. this year," said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena. "This helps motorists leave the phone alone while driving, and will give them the opportunity to check DriveBC and other sites at a rest area."
In partnership with TELUS and ICBC, the Province will be installing Wi-Fi at the following rest area locations by the end of 2017.
More locations will follow in the coming years.
Travellers will be able to identify which stops have Wi-Fi by the Wi-Fi graphic on the rest area sign.
The expansion of free public Wi-Fi in rest areas will allow drivers to stay connected and avoid using their phones on the road.
It’ll also benefit the commercial trucking sector, allowing commercial operators to rest, access washroom facilities and stay connected.
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