Emcon Services Inc. - South Island Division
@emconsouthvi.bsky.social
Road and bridge maintenance contractor for South Vancouver Island & Southern Gulf Islands. Please report hazards toll free to our 24/7 hotline 1.866.353.3136
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Malahat Drive, a scenic mountain pass, replaced a 19th century narrow wagon trail from #Goldstream to #CowichanValley. Nov can bring winter driving conditions on the Malahat, #BePrepared & #ShiftIntoWinter before the snow falls!
#WinterTires #yyjtraffic
#TranBC #BCHwy1
#WinterTires #yyjtraffic
#TranBC #BCHwy1
November 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Malahat Drive, a scenic mountain pass, replaced a 19th century narrow wagon trail from #Goldstream to #CowichanValley. Nov can bring winter driving conditions on the Malahat, #BePrepared & #ShiftIntoWinter before the snow falls!
#WinterTires #yyjtraffic
#TranBC #BCHwy1
#WinterTires #yyjtraffic
#TranBC #BCHwy1
Recent night work within the Tunnel Hill corridor tended to danger tree falling, watercourse rock debris clearing, delineator maintenance and sweeping.
#TeamEmcon
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#TeamEmcon
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Recent night work within the Tunnel Hill corridor tended to danger tree falling, watercourse rock debris clearing, delineator maintenance and sweeping.
#TeamEmcon
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#TeamEmcon
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
Thick fog presently on the #Malahat. Winter driving doesn’t just mean snow and ice, it’s also fog, rain, poor visibility & lack of daylight. Always drive to the conditions with your #headlightson!
#ShiftIntoWinter
#SlowDown
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#SlowDown
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
November 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Thick fog presently on the #Malahat. Winter driving doesn’t just mean snow and ice, it’s also fog, rain, poor visibility & lack of daylight. Always drive to the conditions with your #headlightson!
#ShiftIntoWinter
#SlowDown
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#SlowDown
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
We respect and give thanks to those who have fallen for our freedom, and to all serving and retired members. We also give thanks within Emcon to those who have previously served. Take care during your Remembrance Day travels.
#lestweforget
#RemembranceDay
#veterans
#poppy
#lestweforget
#RemembranceDay
#veterans
#poppy
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We respect and give thanks to those who have fallen for our freedom, and to all serving and retired members. We also give thanks within Emcon to those who have previously served. Take care during your Remembrance Day travels.
#lestweforget
#RemembranceDay
#veterans
#poppy
#lestweforget
#RemembranceDay
#veterans
#poppy
Expect wet roads this morning - at times, not the most ideal seasonal driving condition. Many vehicle incidents can be avoided by planning ahead, opening up your following distance & watching your speed. Drive to the conditions!
#FallWeather
#BCHwys #TranBC
#yyjtraffic
#FallWeather
#BCHwys #TranBC
#yyjtraffic
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Expect wet roads this morning - at times, not the most ideal seasonal driving condition. Many vehicle incidents can be avoided by planning ahead, opening up your following distance & watching your speed. Drive to the conditions!
#FallWeather
#BCHwys #TranBC
#yyjtraffic
#FallWeather
#BCHwys #TranBC
#yyjtraffic
Contact Emcon through our 24/7 call center for concerns & hazards on our South #VanIsle #BCHwys.
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & clear description. Check drivebc.ca/mobile for the latest weather & road conditions.
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & clear description. Check drivebc.ca/mobile for the latest weather & road conditions.
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
November 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Contact Emcon through our 24/7 call center for concerns & hazards on our South #VanIsle #BCHwys.
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & clear description. Check drivebc.ca/mobile for the latest weather & road conditions.
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & clear description. Check drivebc.ca/mobile for the latest weather & road conditions.
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
Sun glare is actually a dangerous driving condition. A driver ahead may break abruptly due to blinding sun. Following too closely can lead to an avoidable incident. Drive to the conditions, use a sun visor & sun glasses as needed!
#RoadSafety
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
#RoadSafety
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Sun glare is actually a dangerous driving condition. A driver ahead may break abruptly due to blinding sun. Following too closely can lead to an avoidable incident. Drive to the conditions, use a sun visor & sun glasses as needed!
#RoadSafety
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
#RoadSafety
#TranBC
#yyjtraffic
Today was Take Our Kids to Work, a landmark Canadian program dedicated to inspiring our youth. Malahat yard had the pleasure of having Maci, a grade 9 student, with our Road Crew & her mother Laura, who is part of our Admin Team.
#OurFuture
#TeamEmcon
#HDWesternStar
#CatBackhoe
#OurFuture
#TeamEmcon
#HDWesternStar
#CatBackhoe
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Today was Take Our Kids to Work, a landmark Canadian program dedicated to inspiring our youth. Malahat yard had the pleasure of having Maci, a grade 9 student, with our Road Crew & her mother Laura, who is part of our Admin Team.
#OurFuture
#TeamEmcon
#HDWesternStar
#CatBackhoe
#OurFuture
#TeamEmcon
#HDWesternStar
#CatBackhoe
Colder Nov late night weather trends means Emcon dispatches its brine tanker units out. Pretreating roads & bridges eliminates frost & ice concerns. Risk management & assessment are key to ensure driver safety when operating a #LiveLoad.
#WorkSafeBC
#SafeDriving
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WorkSafeBC
#SafeDriving
#ShiftIntoWinter
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Colder Nov late night weather trends means Emcon dispatches its brine tanker units out. Pretreating roads & bridges eliminates frost & ice concerns. Risk management & assessment are key to ensure driver safety when operating a #LiveLoad.
#WorkSafeBC
#SafeDriving
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WorkSafeBC
#SafeDriving
#ShiftIntoWinter
Emcon is pleased to announce our newest south #VanIsle Class 3 driver. Rebecca came to Road Crew as a Summer Student with a Class 5 license & will now join our snow fighting team this winter. Well done in passing your road test today! #DriverTraining
#TeamEmcon #SnowFighter
#TeamEmcon #SnowFighter
November 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Emcon is pleased to announce our newest south #VanIsle Class 3 driver. Rebecca came to Road Crew as a Summer Student with a Class 5 license & will now join our snow fighting team this winter. Well done in passing your road test today! #DriverTraining
#TeamEmcon #SnowFighter
#TeamEmcon #SnowFighter
Cyclists through Nov share our roadways. Top factors in cyclist incidents are driver distraction & failure to yield. Check out #ICBC sharing the road with cyclists safety video ➡️
youtu.be/k2qQ10BK8ss?...
#BCHwys
#RoadSafety
#EyesForwardBC
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
youtu.be/k2qQ10BK8ss?...
#BCHwys
#RoadSafety
#EyesForwardBC
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
Sharing the road with cyclists
YouTube video by ICBC
https://youtu.be/k2qQ10BK8ss?si…
November 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Cyclists through Nov share our roadways. Top factors in cyclist incidents are driver distraction & failure to yield. Check out #ICBC sharing the road with cyclists safety video ➡️
youtu.be/k2qQ10BK8ss?...
#BCHwys
#RoadSafety
#EyesForwardBC
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
youtu.be/k2qQ10BK8ss?...
#BCHwys
#RoadSafety
#EyesForwardBC
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
It's a perfect time, with a break in the latest rain, for homeowners to check and clear debris from driveway culverts.
#TranBC home owner responsibilities ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2015/08/04/c...
#ShiftIntoWinter
#ServiceArea1
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic
#TranBC home owner responsibilities ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2015/08/04/c...
#ShiftIntoWinter
#ServiceArea1
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It's a perfect time, with a break in the latest rain, for homeowners to check and clear debris from driveway culverts.
#TranBC home owner responsibilities ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2015/08/04/c...
#ShiftIntoWinter
#ServiceArea1
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic
#TranBC home owner responsibilities ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2015/08/04/c...
#ShiftIntoWinter
#ServiceArea1
#BCHwys
#yyjtraffic
Rutting season is here! Highest vehicle incidents with deer occur in Nov. Stay alert, slow down & scan the road. #TranBC info & tips on how to avoid a collision with deer ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2019/10/28/r...
#ShiftIntoWinter
#yyjtraffic #SookeCa
#icbc #RoadSafetyBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#yyjtraffic #SookeCa
#icbc #RoadSafetyBC
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Rutting season is here! Highest vehicle incidents with deer occur in Nov. Stay alert, slow down & scan the road. #TranBC info & tips on how to avoid a collision with deer ➡️ www.tranbc.ca/2019/10/28/r...
#ShiftIntoWinter
#yyjtraffic #SookeCa
#icbc #RoadSafetyBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#yyjtraffic #SookeCa
#icbc #RoadSafetyBC
Our staff & crew wish everyone a safe & happy #Halloween. Expect higher traffic volumes & pedestrians out trick-or-treating this evening. Drive with care & if you are partaking in any celebrations, be responsible & arrange a ride!
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#JdFemerg #trickortreat
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#JdFemerg #trickortreat
October 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Our staff & crew wish everyone a safe & happy #Halloween. Expect higher traffic volumes & pedestrians out trick-or-treating this evening. Drive with care & if you are partaking in any celebrations, be responsible & arrange a ride!
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#JdFemerg #trickortreat
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#JdFemerg #trickortreat
Our Mechanical Team continue with winter prep work in advance to winter weather. Underbodies are being fine tuned by our skilled welder today.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WinterPreps
#TeamEmcon
#BePrepared
#SA01
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WinterPreps
#TeamEmcon
#BePrepared
#SA01
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Our Mechanical Team continue with winter prep work in advance to winter weather. Underbodies are being fine tuned by our skilled welder today.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WinterPreps
#TeamEmcon
#BePrepared
#SA01
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WinterPreps
#TeamEmcon
#BePrepared
#SA01
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
Our crew are gearing up for winter! Our dedicated team is going through winter awareness training to ensure safe and efficient operations as we transition to winter activities. Stay tuned for updates as we work hard to keep the roads clear and safe. #ShiftIntoWinter
#tranbc
#tranbc
October 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Our crew are gearing up for winter! Our dedicated team is going through winter awareness training to ensure safe and efficient operations as we transition to winter activities. Stay tuned for updates as we work hard to keep the roads clear and safe. #ShiftIntoWinter
#tranbc
#tranbc
Fall brings rain showers & wet roads - at times, not the most ideal driving conditions. Many vehicle incidents can be avoided by planning ahead, opening following distance & watching your speed. Drive to the conditions!
#FallWeather
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BCHwys #yyjtraffic #TranBC
#FallWeather
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BCHwys #yyjtraffic #TranBC
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Fall brings rain showers & wet roads - at times, not the most ideal driving conditions. Many vehicle incidents can be avoided by planning ahead, opening following distance & watching your speed. Drive to the conditions!
#FallWeather
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BCHwys #yyjtraffic #TranBC
#FallWeather
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BCHwys #yyjtraffic #TranBC
Emcon is your 1st point of contact through our 24/7 call center for road concerns & hazards.
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
October 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Emcon is your 1st point of contact through our 24/7 call center for road concerns & hazards.
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
Today's rainfall continues on #VanIsle. Make sure you have adequate tires, slow down & drive to the conditions! Getting caught in a hydroplaning situation depends on tire tread depth, inflation pressure & amount of water on the road.
#FallRain #BCHwys
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#FallRain #BCHwys
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today's rainfall continues on #VanIsle. Make sure you have adequate tires, slow down & drive to the conditions! Getting caught in a hydroplaning situation depends on tire tread depth, inflation pressure & amount of water on the road.
#FallRain #BCHwys
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#FallRain #BCHwys
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
The shop bays are full & our Mechanical Team continue with winter prep work in advance to winter weather.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WinterPreps
#TeamEmcon
#BePrepared
#SA01
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WinterPreps
#TeamEmcon
#BePrepared
#SA01
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
October 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The shop bays are full & our Mechanical Team continue with winter prep work in advance to winter weather.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WinterPreps
#TeamEmcon
#BePrepared
#SA01
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#ShiftIntoWinter
#WinterPreps
#TeamEmcon
#BePrepared
#SA01
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
21% of police-reported fatalities in BC are related to impairment. It's simple, if you plan to drink, don't drive!
#GetHomeSafeBC
#dontdrinkanddrive
#RoadSafety #BCHwys
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#GetHomeSafeBC
#dontdrinkanddrive
#RoadSafety #BCHwys
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
October 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
21% of police-reported fatalities in BC are related to impairment. It's simple, if you plan to drink, don't drive!
#GetHomeSafeBC
#dontdrinkanddrive
#RoadSafety #BCHwys
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
#GetHomeSafeBC
#dontdrinkanddrive
#RoadSafety #BCHwys
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
Salt barge is in for #SA01.
All crew and available trucks will be unloading the barge and stock piling our winter salt inventory in Bamberton.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#TeamEmcon
#HDWesternStar
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
All crew and available trucks will be unloading the barge and stock piling our winter salt inventory in Bamberton.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#TeamEmcon
#HDWesternStar
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
October 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Salt barge is in for #SA01.
All crew and available trucks will be unloading the barge and stock piling our winter salt inventory in Bamberton.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#TeamEmcon
#HDWesternStar
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
All crew and available trucks will be unloading the barge and stock piling our winter salt inventory in Bamberton.
#ShiftIntoWinter
#BePrepared
#TeamEmcon
#HDWesternStar
#TranBC #yyjtraffic
Malahat conducts skillset profiency training on new live load operators as part of our #ShiftIntoWinter training program. Ensuring safe operating procedures are followed is critical for crew safety on the road. Give space to live load & plow trucks on our #BCHwys. #yyjtraffic
October 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Malahat conducts skillset profiency training on new live load operators as part of our #ShiftIntoWinter training program. Ensuring safe operating procedures are followed is critical for crew safety on the road. Give space to live load & plow trucks on our #BCHwys. #yyjtraffic
Be alert for wildlife in our dark early morning commutes. There have been many vehicle incidents with deer, elk & bear through Oct. Slow down & keep your eyes on the road. Arrive safely to your destination!
#ShiftIntoWinter
#Wildlife
#DistractedDriving
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#Wildlife
#DistractedDriving
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
October 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Be alert for wildlife in our dark early morning commutes. There have been many vehicle incidents with deer, elk & bear through Oct. Slow down & keep your eyes on the road. Arrive safely to your destination!
#ShiftIntoWinter
#Wildlife
#DistractedDriving
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
#ShiftIntoWinter
#Wildlife
#DistractedDriving
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
Emcon is your 1st point of contact through our 24/7 call center for road concerns & hazards.
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#ShiftIntoWinter
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#ShiftIntoWinter
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
October 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Emcon is your 1st point of contact through our 24/7 call center for road concerns & hazards.
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#ShiftIntoWinter
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC
Call ➡️ 1-866-353-3136
Provide location & a clear description. Calls are logged & crew dispatched.
#TeamEmcon
#ShiftIntoWinter
#CallCenter #BCHwys
#yyjtraffic #TranBC