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Which transportation route was reopened in 35 days after the catastrophic weather event in British Columbia?

  • Highway 7
  • Highway 5 (correct)
  • Highway 10
  • Highway 1
  • What caused the major connection between the lower mainland and the interior of British Columbia to close?

  • Atmospheric river (correct)
  • Earthquake
  • Heavy snowfall
  • Tornado
  • Which ministry in British Columbia used a project management approach based on PMBOK® Guide to prioritize repairs?

  • Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (correct)
  • Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
  • Ministry of Health
  • Ministry of Education
  • What type of event caused the devastation in British Columbia?

    <p>Atmospheric river</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the catastrophic weather event on towns and travelers in British Columbia?

    <p>Towns were completely cut off, and travelers were stranded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Transportation Route Reopening

    • The Coquihalla Highway was reopened in 35 days following the extreme weather event.

    Cause of Closure

    • The catastrophic weather event, leading to heavy rainfall, caused severe flooding and landslides, which resulted in the closure of this vital route connecting the lower mainland to the interior of British Columbia.

    Project Management Approach

    • The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in British Columbia employed a project management approach grounded in the PMBOK® Guide to effectively prioritize and expedite repairs.

    Nature of the Devastating Event

    • The weather event was characterized by unprecedented rainfall and subsequent flooding that wreaked havoc across the region.

    Impact on Communities and Travelers

    • Towns faced extensive damage, isolation due to route closures, and significant disruptions in transportation for travelers, complicating logistics and access to essential services.

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    Test your knowledge on project management techniques used by British Columbia's Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to prioritize repairs and reopen critical routes after a catastrophic weather event. Explore how the PMBOK® Guide was applied in this real-life scenario.

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