The City's transportation network is made up of over 200 km of roads and lane ways. This includes 39 km of arterial roads, 24 km of collector roads and 145 km of local roads. These roads and lanes vary in type. Types can include gravel rural roads to major arterial routes such as Dogwood Street.
Additionally, there are approximately 151 km of sidewalks maintained by the City at Dogwood Operations. More than 2,000 streetlights, 23 traffic signals, 42 special crosswalks and all street signs are also part of this network.
The BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure looks after 16 traffic signals located on provincial highways within the City of Campbell River.
Some maintenance tasks performed by the Roads crews on the City's transportation network are:
- street sweeping
- line painting
- asphalt repairs (such as overlays and filling in potholes)
- grading
- concrete repairs
- snow and ice control
- street light repairs
Besides these regular maintenance tasks, the City staff also responds to emergency calls. Emergencies can include malfunctioning traffic signals and problems with stop signs.
After-Hour Emergencies: 250-287-7444 For trouble with street lights, the City requires the following information: exact location (e.g. house address) pole type: wood (BC Hydro) or metal (City) problem (out, flickering, going on and off, etc.) contact