BC Highways Update - November 30 2021
With the ongoing threat of flooding and temperamental weather patterns in British Columbia our province has had to proactively close highways according to their respective risk assessments. We can expect this to continue for the interim as the first wave of floods has caused extensive damage to infrastructure even leading to the loss of life. You can check back here for regular updates on how Team Blackshark is navigating these circumstances as they unfold.
Our hearts go out to all those affected by these terrible storms.
Our Exotic Vehicle Escorts have travelled the affected highways a few times since the initial closures and will continue to do so in order to deliver the high level of service you’ve come to expect with Team Blackshark without risking the safety of the drivers, equipment or cargo. What used to be a four hour drive through the mountains now takes twice as long due to both the detours and the high volume of essential transport vehicles. This, as I’m sure you can imagine, has implications to the transportation of your vehicles. If you have a vehicle being transported along the affected routes our team will be in close communication with you to make sure you’re updated as circumstances develop. If you are considering shipping your vehicle with us here are a few things you’ll want to consider:
Affected Routes
Although British Columbia is plagued by storms and winter driving conditions most of our regular transport routes remain unaffected by closures. The only area that is a little tricky to get to is the Lower Mainland in BC. After the initial flooding the province worked quickly to open Highway 3 and Highway 99 allowing for essential services to travel these routes and access the Lower Mainland. These two main access points have been open and closed at strategic times allowing for the risk of flooding and slides to pass safely. In the event that we are unable to travel these roads at a scheduled time because of a road closure, please know that our Exotic Vehicle Escorts remain on standby ready to complete their transport at the earliest available opportunity. All other routes are still operational with regular transport schedules throughout Canada and the USA continuing as usual.
Your Timeline
You will want to book your vehicle transport well in advance of deadline dates, allowing for a certain degree of flexibility. We love a good challenge of putting together an impossible move, but with so many of these pieces out of our control we’d like to ask you to book as early as possible. This will allow our team the margin we need to put together the most optimal luxury vehicle transport.
The Cost
Blackshark’s fees for transporting your vehicle as a fully insured exotic car transporter are very competitive and it is our goal to continue to deliver the highest level of service at the most optimal cost to benefit all parties. With mother nature dealing out her finest storms as of late there may be additional fees that come along with the original cost of your transport. The good news here is that we are well positioned with strategically placed warehouses within BC that we can offer safe, secure, and dry storage for the units we transport in the event there is a last minute road closure we are unable to navigate our way around. Don’t worry, we will communicate any additional fees with you in advance, so you are informed on the different options available.
Blackshark wants to take this opportunity to thank our amazing clients for your support. We quite literally wouldn’t be living the dream of delivering your dream car without you!
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