New mobile radio communication protocols are coming to resource roads in the Central Interior.
The changes also include new standardized road signs and a bank of standardized mobile radio channels and will come into effect in the Prince George, Nadina, Skeena-Stikine, Stuart-Nechako and Mackenzie natural resource districts on June 1.
"The new protocols will impact forest service roads and other road permit roads in these areas," the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations said in a bulletin issued this week.
"All affected road users must have the new channels programmed into their mobile radios before the transition dates. Mobile radio users are advised to retain current radio channels and frequencies until they are no longer required."
The Ministry also recommends the new bank of standardized channels be programmed into drivers' radios by certified radio technicians.
"New signs posted on local resource roads will advise which radio channels to use and provide the communication protocols, including the road name and required calling intervals," the Ministry said.
More information and maps of affected roads can be found at www.for.gov.bc.ca/hth/engineering/Road_Radio_Project.htm.
