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CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Pat Bay highway flyover opening soon, after years of construction
Drivers on Vancouver Island's Saanich Peninsula will soon be taking a flyover to cross Highway 17 at Keating Cross Road, as construction nears completion. (CTV News) Drivers on Vancouver Island's Saanich Peninsula will soon be taking a flyover to cross Highway 17 at Keating Cross Road, as construction nears completion. The area's MLA toured the site Friday afternoon, along with Tsawout First Nation's chief and Central Saanich's mayor. The flyover is set to open to northbound traffic on Monday, July 28. 'This has been about community safety,' says Saanich South MLA Lana Popham. 'And I think that the hard work and the planning that's been put into it has definitely delivered an excellent project for the South Island.' According to B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Transit, the traffic changeover will start at midnight on July 27. This means drivers travelling north on the Pat Bay to Keating Cross Road will use Exit 18 onto the flyover. They will no longer have to wait in a turning bay in the middle of the highway to turn left across traffic. The turning lane will permanently close. 'I'm here to celebrate with the local, municipal and provincial government in their efforts and safety, safety of all of us here on the peninsula, including us at Tsawout. We're very proud,' says Tsawout First Nation chief Abraham Pelkey. 'I myself have been sitting in the lineup to turn left and you do feel quite vulnerable,' says Popham. 'So, people are very aware that this is delivering on safety in a really big way.' The province says the project is coming in 'on time and on budget.' The total project budget is $76.8-million – which includes $16.7-million from the federal government and $2.5-million from the District of Central Saanich. Mayor Ryan Windsor told the crowd the first political mention for the work happened 50 years ago – four years before he was born. He says he's thrilled to be talking about the final stages of the work as opposed to when it's going to start. 'Obviously, there'll be a period of adjustment. So slow down, use your common sense when you're coming down he highway. Be safe,' says Windsor. Crews are warning drivers the area is still an active construction zone, while other work is underway to finish the project over the next few months. The province says drivers should watch for new signage and construction activity – and allow for extra travel time. The speed in the area will remain at the reduced 60 km/h limit while work continues. On top of improved safety, the ministry says the project will also reduce idling times and related air emissions, better accommodate growing traffic demands, relieve vehicle congestion and improve access to the Keating Business Park.
CTV News
21-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
A pilot made sharp turn to avoid a B-52 bomber over North Dakota, then took to the mic to explain
This photo from the North Dakota Governor's Office shows a B-52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base in a flyover at the North Dakota State Fair on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Minot, N.D.. (North Dakota Governor's Office via AP) BISMARCK, N.D. — The pilot of a regional airliner flying over North Dakota made an unexpected sharp turn to avoid a possible midair collision with a military B-52 bomber that was in its flight path over the weekend. The Friday incident is detailed in a video taken by a passenger and posted to social media as Delta Flight 3788 approached the Minot International Airport for landing. In the video, the SkyWest pilot can be heard over the plane's intercom system explaining that he made the hard bank after spotting a B-52 bomber in his flight path. 'Sorry about the aggressive maneuver. It caught me by surprise,' the pilot can be heard saying on the video. 'This is not normal at all. I don't know why they didn't give us a heads up.' An Air Force spokesperson confirmed Monday that a B-52 bomber assigned to nearby Minot Air Force Base conducted a flyover Friday of the North Dakota State Fair, which is held in Minot. The Air Force is 'looking into' the incident, the spokesman said. The North Dakota incident comes nearly six months after a midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner over Washington, D.C., that killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft. That collision and subsequent close calls with Army helicopters over the nation's capital put the spotlight on the interaction between military and civilian flights. Officials have focused on improving communications between the two and making sure that air traffic controllers know where military aircraft are at all times because the Army helicopters around Washington were flying with a key locating device turned off. SkyWest, a regional carrier for Delta and other large airlines, said the Friday flight had departed from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and landed safely in Minot after performing a 'go-around' maneuver when another aircraft became visible in the SkyWest plane's flight path. Minot is 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of Bismarck, North Dakota's capital city, and about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the Canadian border. Minot Air Force Base is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Minot, North Dakota's fourth-largest city. The base is home to 26 B-52 bombers, intercontinental ballistic missile operations and more than 5,400 military personnel. In the video, the pilot noted that Minot's small airport does not operate radar and directs flights visually. When the airport tower instructed the SkyWest flight to make a right turn upon approach, the pilot said he looked in that direction and saw the bomber in his flight path. He informed the tower and made a hard turn to avoid the bomber, he said. 'I don't know how fast they were going, but they were a lot faster than us,' the pilot said of the bomber. Passengers can be heard applauding as the pilot wrapped up his explanation. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a statement Monday morning simply saying it's investigating the incident. By midafternoon, it had issued a second statement to note that air traffic services were provided by a private company that services the Minot air traffic control tower. 'These controllers are not FAA employees,' the agency said. Some small airports like Minot's don't have their own radar systems on site. In fact, the vast majority of the nation's airports don't even have towers. But regional FAA radar facilities do oversee traffic all across the country and help direct planes in and out of airports like Minot. The Minot airport typically handles between 18 and 24 flights a day. The pilot's frustration is evident in the video. 'The Air Force base does have radar, and nobody said, 'Hey, there's a B-52 in the pattern,'' the pilot told passengers. SkyWest said it is also investigating. ——- This story has been corrected to show the dateline is Bismarck, North Dakota, not Bismarck, Nebraska, and that the pilot turned the plane to avoid the bomber's path. ——- Beck reported from Omaha, Nebraska. AP writer Josh Funk contributed to this report from Omaha. Jack Dura And Margery A. Beck, The Associated Press
BBC News
11-07-2025
- BBC News
Drone warning over Buxton WW2 Lancaster bomber flyover
People have been urged not to fly drones near a planned Lancaster bomber flyover in Buxton on World War Two aircraft is expected to pass over the town at about 14:08 BST as part of the Buxton Carnival Hilton, who helped arrange the flight, said there were concerns drone users might try to use the devices to record the military aircraft up close.A man was fined £3,000 in 2023 for flying a drone close to a Hurricane aircraft while it flew over the town during the carnival. "The drones are a worry," Mr Hilton said."We want the skies over the town to be clear so we don't endanger the plane, the pilots or the people on the ground."Weather permitting, the Lancaster should should be doing two circuits of the town and we should be able to enjoy hearing its four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines booming."The Civil Aviation Authority has issued a NOTAM (Notice to Aviation) of the Lancaster flyover in order to keep the airspace clear.
CBS News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Colorado Air National Guard to fly over Independence Day celebrations
This Fourth of July, people living in Colorado will see more than just fireworks in the sky. The Colorado Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcons will fly over Colorado communities in honor of Independence Day on Friday. The Colorado Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcons will fly over Colorado communities in honor of Independence Day, July 4, 2025. Colorado Air National Guard "What better way to demonstrate our independence as a nation than with a show of force featuring our mighty F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft as they blaze a trail across the beautiful State of Colorado this Fourth of July," said U.S. Air Force Col. Carrie Worrell, commander, 140th Wing in a statement. "The Colorado Air National Guard proudly defends our state and nation to maintain this wonderful and precious independence, and you will likely hear our 'sound of freedom' before you see us." The 140th Wing will launch the jets from Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora around 10:30 a.m. Friday and fly until approximately 12:30 p.m. Additional Information from the Colorado Air National Guard: The Wing will perform flyovers at the following events: - Westminster 4th of July Celebration, Westminster City Park, Westminster, 11:00 a.m. - 4th at Firestone, Miner's Park, Firestone, 11:02 a.m. - Town of Wellington 4th of July Parade, Town Main Street, Wellington, 11:14 a.m. - Granby 4th of July Parade, Agate Street, Granby, 11:24 a.m. - Town of Crested Butte 4th of July, corner of Elk and 5th Avenue, Crested Butte, 11:39 a.m. - 4th of July Parade, Redstone Boulevard, Redstone, 11:45 a.m. -Telluride 4th of July Parade, Colorado Avenue, Telluride, 12:00 p.m. - All Get Together, Have Fun Independence Day Event, Silverton Memorial Park, Silverton, 12:03 p.m. - Rico July 4th Parade, Main Street, Rico, 12:07 p.m. - Durango Independence Day, Durango Buckley Park, Durango, 12:12 p.m. The aircraft may also be seen between these locations as they transition between Independence Day celebrations. Flyover times are estimates and could also be cancelled due to weather. Event coordinators from locations receiving flyovers requested support from the U.S. Air Force's Aerial Events Office in Washington, D.C. Flyover times are coordinated with event staff and are conducted at no additional cost to the taxpayer, as they serve as training for our pilots.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Hedon Road flyover in Hull to be investigated
Work to inspect a flyover dating from the 1960s is set to begin later this City Council said engineers would carry out investigation works on the bridge in Hessle Road to determine the feasibility of future strengthening works.A detailed inspection is due to begin on 18 July, with a completion date set for 12 authority said the carriageway would be narrowed for drivers in two phases, allowing two-way traffic to continue during the works, but cycle lanes would close. A spokesperson said cyclists would need to dismount and walk their bikes over the flyover or find an alternative footpaths would remain open throughout the work is part of a five-year investment in the city's Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways, said: "The findings will guide a future strengthening programme, helping to keep this key route safe and reliable for years to come." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
