New rest stop going in at South Taylor Hill

Work is underway on a new rest area on South Taylor Hill, providing a safe and convenient place for commercial truck drivers and tourists to stop and rest along this stretch of Highway 97..

The rest area, located within the newly-expanded truck pullout area at the top of South Taylor Hill, will include a fully operational washroom facility and picnic tables, as well as room for several transport trucks and non-commercial vehicles.

A contract for $974,000 was awarded to IDL Projects of Prince George. Work began this month and is expected to be completed by the spring.