Northern Routes Road Conditions Reports for British Columbia’s Peace district, Fort George district, Bulkley Stikine district and Skeena highways district.
| Paving operations from Highway 97, Mt Solitude to Powder King Rd. Starting Mon Aug 17 until Thu Nov 12. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 9:52am MST. minor construction | last updated |
| Bridge construction at Highway 97, At Beatton River Bridge. Starting 2:03 PM MST on Tuesday September 22, 2026 until 11:59 PM MST on Monday November 30, 2026. Single lane alternating traffic. Width restriction: 3.8m. Length restriction: 27.5m. Height restriction: 5.33m. Weight vehicle restriction: 81,500 kg. Last update: October 29th, 2026 at 7:52am MST. Beatton Bridge Construction, just north of Pink Mountain Road. minor construction | last updated |
| Geotechnical investigation at Old Alaska Highway. Assessment in progress. Bridge closed. Last update: September 22nd, 2026 at 2:16pm MST. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 11:00am MST. Slide impacting bridge. minor incident | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance from Highway 97, 255 Road to 259 Road. Starting 7:00 AM MST on Wednesday October 28, 2026 until 7:00 PM MST on Wednesday November 11, 2026. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 22nd, 2026 at 12:09pm MST. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 29, In Hudson's Hope and Peace Canyon Rd W to In Hudson's Hope and Peace Canyon Rd E. Starting 7:00 AM MST on Monday October 26, 2026 until 5:00 PM MST on Friday November 6, 2026. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 23rd, 2026 at 4:05pm MST. minor construction | last updated |
| Ditch maintenance from Highway 97. Starting 7:00 AM MST on Monday October 26, 2026 until 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday November 11, 2026. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: November 2nd, 2026 at 7:50am MST. Ditching work planned. Intermittent single-lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Please follow all traffic control directions. minor construction | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Fort Nelson River Bridge (96 miles south of British Columbia and Northwest Territory Border) and the end of Highway 77 (British Columbia and Northwest Territory Border). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 5:39am MST. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am MST. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between the start of Highway 77 and Fort Nelson River Bridge (96 to 138 miles south of British Columbia and Northwest Territory Border). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 5:39am MST. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am MST. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Sikanni Road (1 mile south of Fort Nelson) and Pipeline Mainline (1 mile north of Fort Nelson). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 5:39am MST. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am MST. minor road condition | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 29, Cache Creek Bridge (Bear Flat. Starting 7:30 AM MST on Thursday November 5, 2026 until 5:00 PM MST on Sunday November 8, 2026. From 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM MST, Thursday to Sunday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: November 3rd, 2026 at 9:49am MST. Cable placing work. minor construction | last updated |
| Bridge construction at Highway 29. Starting 7:30 AM MST on Tuesday November 3, 2026 until 5:00 PM MST on Thursday November 5, 2026. From 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM MST, Tuesday to Thursday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: November 3rd, 2026 at 9:47am MST. minor construction | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Bullmoose Road (42 miles north of Tumbler Ridge) and 53rd Avenue NE (near Chetwynd). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:50am MST. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am MST. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Weiland Road (near Chetwynd) and Peace Canyon Access Road (6 miles south of Hudson's Hope). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:50am MST. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am MST. minor road condition | last updated |
| Fog patches between Powder King Road (near Pine Pass Summit) and Old Hasler Road (24 miles south of Chetwynd). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:17am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 5:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance from Goat River East Pit Road, At Lamco Road to Highway 16, Goat River East Pit Road. Starting 1:31 PM PDT on Wednesday September 23, 2026. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Expect minor delays. Last update: October 31st, 2026 at 11:11am PDT. Use caution when passing crew and equipment on highway. minor construction | last updated |
| Geotechnical investigation from Highway 27, In Fort Street James and At Tachie Road to 10km Northeast of Fort Street James. Last update: November 3rd, 2026 at 11:48am PCT. Next update: January 1st, 2027 at 1:00pm PCT. Closed at the 1.7 kilometer mark. Detour in Effect using the Takla Road to Teardrop Forest Service Road. minor incident | last updated |
| Road construction from Highway 5, At Thunder River Road to At Miledge Creek Bridge. Starting Thu Sep 24 until Sat Nov 7. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 10:58am PDT. Single Lane Alternating Traffic will only be required for a brief duration during mobilization and demobilization of materials and equipment. minor construction | last updated |
| Mowing from Highway 5, At Avola Overhead Bridge to At Blue River Bridge. Starting Thu Sep 24. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 11:02am PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Bridge construction at Highway 5, At Six Mile Bridge. Starting 11:00 AM PDT on Thursday September 24, 2026. Last update: October 30th, 2026 at 10:38am PDT. Speed reduction in effect, no other delays or restrictions in place. Please use caution. minor construction | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance from Highway 5, At Avola Overhead Bridge to At Avola Bridge. Starting Thu Sep 24. From 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 11:11am PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Road maintenance from Highway 16, In Vanderhoof and At Nechako Avenue to At Ryley Avenue. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Sat Nov 7. Shoulder closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 7:44am PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work at Highway 16, In Prince George. Starting 8:00 AM PDT on Monday October 19, 2026 until 4:00 PM MST on Friday November 13, 2026. Right lane closed. Last update: October 21st, 2026 at 1:16pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work at Highway 16, In Prince George. Starting 8:00 AM PDT on Monday October 19, 2026 until 4:00 PM MST on Friday November 13, 2026. Right turn lane closed. Last update: October 21st, 2026 at 1:19pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work at Highway 16, In Prince George. Starting 8:00 AM PDT on Monday October 19, 2026 until 4:00 PM MST on Friday November 13, 2026. Left turn lane closed. Last update: October 21st, 2026 at 1:21pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work at Highway 16, In Prince George. Starting 8:00 AM PDT on Monday October 19, 2026 until 4:00 PM MST on Friday November 13, 2026. Right turn lane closed. Last update: October 21st, 2026 at 1:23pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work at Highway 16, In Prince George. Starting 8:00 AM PDT on Monday October 19, 2026 until 4:00 PM MST on Friday November 13, 2026. Left turn lane closed. Last update: October 21st, 2026 at 1:25pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Road construction at Highway 5, Little Hells Gate. Starting 8:00 AM PDT on Wednesday October 28, 2026 until 5:00 PM MST on Friday November 6, 2026. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 22nd, 2026 at 11:17am PDT. Lane closures between Little Hell's Gate and Six Mile Bridge. minor construction | last updated |
| Geotechnical investigation at Highway 16, 2km Northwest of Slim Creek Rest Area and 75m Northwest of Slim Creek Bridge. Starting 8:00 AM MST on Wednesday November 4, 2026 until 4:00 PM MST on Thursday November 5, 2026. Right lane closed. Centre lane closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 23rd, 2026 at 11:46am PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 16. Starting 7:00 AM MST on Monday November 9, 2026 until 5:00 PM MST on Friday November 27, 2026. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 26th, 2026 at 9:33am PDT. Watch for traffic control between Red Pass and Moose Lake Boat Launch. minor construction | last updated |
| Special event from Highway 27, In Fort Street James to In Fort Street James. Starting 6:55 PM MST on Friday November 27, 2026 until 8:00 PM MST on Friday November 27, 2026. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 26th, 2026 at 9:40am PDT. Santa Clause Parade. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 97, 200m Northeast of McLeod Road. Starting 9:00 AM PCT on Monday November 9, 2026 until 4:00 PM PCT on Tuesday November 10, 2026. Southbound lane closure. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: November 3rd, 2026 at 1:07pm PCT. minor construction | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance at Highway 16. Starting 7:00 AM PCT on Wednesday November 4, 2026 until 5:00 PM PCT on Thursday November 5, 2026. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PCT, Wednesday and Thursday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: November 4th, 2026 at 7:05am PCT. minor construction | last updated |
| Tree pruning from pending to Error retrieving municipality. Starting 7:00 AM PCT on Monday November 16, 2026 until 6:00 PM PCT on Friday November 20, 2026. Shoulder closed. Northbound lane closure. Last update: November 4th, 2026 at 9:30am PCT. minor construction | last updated |
| Slippery sections between the start of Highway 39 (Mackenzie Junction) and McIntyre Drive (Mackenzie). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:53am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Grizzly Avenue (57 miles north of Prince George) and Carp Lake Road (McLeod Lake). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:50am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Carp Lake Road (McLeod Lake) and Kloss Road (1 mile south of Mackenzie Junction). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:53am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Mitchell Road and Grizzly Avenue (22 to 57 miles north of Prince George). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:50am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Fog patches between Tudyah Lake Provincial Pk (1 mile south of Mackenzie Junction) and Old Hasler Road (near Pine Pass Summit). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:17am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 5:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Construction work from Highway 16. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Tue Dec 1. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, every day. Expect 10 minutes delay. Expect delays. Lane closures in both directions. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 50km. Last update: October 10th, 2026 at 2:29pm PDT. Use caution when passing crew and equipment on highway. minor construction | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Cedarvale Ferry Road (17 miles west of Gitsegukla) and Fielding Street (near New Hazelton). Last update: October 27th, 2026 at 3:24pm PDT. Next update: October 27th, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between New Hazelton Hi-Level Road (near New Hazelton) and Moricetown Overhead Bridge (Witset (Moricetown)). Last update: October 27th, 2026 at 3:24pm PDT. Next update: October 27th, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Cedarvale Ferry Road (17 miles west of Gitsegukla) and Fielding Street (near New Hazelton). Last update: October 27th, 2026 at 5:13pm PDT. Next update: October 28th, 2026 at 5:00am PDT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between New Hazelton Hi-Level Road (near New Hazelton) and Moricetown Overhead Bridge (Witset (Moricetown)). Last update: October 27th, 2026 at 5:13pm PDT. Next update: October 28th, 2026 at 5:00am PDT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance at Highway 51, 76km Southwest of Dease Lake and 35km Northeast of Telegraph Creek. Starting 8:00 AM PCT on Tuesday November 3, 2026. Expect 4 hours delay. Bridge closed. Last update: October 31st, 2026 at 6:47am PDT. Tuya bridge closed due to a major redeck works. Bridge closed from 8am - 12pm, open from 12pm - 1pm, closed again from 1pm to 5pm then open all night. Starting Nov 3, - Nov 16, 2026. Mon - Friday. major construction | last updated |
| Compact snow, Slippery sections and Slushy sections between Bob Quinn Camp and Burrage River Bridge (Bob Quinn). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:49am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections and Compact snow between Burrage River Bridge (35 miles north of Bob Quinn) and Tatogga Lake Resort (Tatogga). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:49am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections and Compact snow between Tatogga Lake Resort (Tatogga) and Stikine Bridge (30 miles north of Iskut). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:49am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Stikine Bridge (30 miles north of Iskut) and Commercial Drive (Dease Lake). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:49am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Commercial Drive (Dease Lake) and Dease River Bridge (46 miles south of Jade City). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:49am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Compact snow and Slippery sections between Dease River Bridge and Cassiar Road (Jade City). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:49am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Compact snow and Slippery sections between Cassiar Road (2 miles north of Jade City) and the end of Highway 37N (British Columbia and Yukon Border). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:49am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Compact snow and Slippery sections between Stikine Avenue (Telegraph Creek) and Riverview Drive (51 miles west of Dease Lake). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:49am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Burnt Trailer/Tanzilla Acc (51 miles west of Dease Lake) and Boulder Avenue (Dease Lake). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:49am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Compact snow, Slippery sections and Slushy sections between Deltaic Creek Bridge (26 miles south of Bell II) and Bob Quinn Camp (Bob Quinn). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:49am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections and Black ice between Discovery Avenue (Atlin) and the end of Atlin Highway (British Columbia and Yukon Border). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 6:06am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Construction work from Highway 37, At Bob Quinn Lake to 10km Southeast of Bob Quinn Lake. Starting 6:00 AM PCT on Wednesday November 4, 2026 until 6:00 PM PCT on Saturday November 21, 2026. From 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM PCT, every day. Watch for traffic control. Expect delay of 20 minutes. Last update: November 3rd, 2026 at 4:22pm PCT. minor construction | last updated |
| Fog patches between Francois Lake Ferry (Northbank) and the end of Highway 35 (Burns Lake). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:50am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Utility work at Highway 16, In Prince Rupert. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Mon Nov 30. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 4:31pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Road construction at Highway 37, Krumm Avenue. Starting Thu Oct 8 until Thu Nov 5. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, every day. Right lane closed in both directions. Shoulder closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 8th, 2026 at 1:32pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 16, In Prince Rupert and At 8th Avenue to In Prince Rupert and At 4th Avenue E. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Mon Nov 30. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 16th, 2026 at 2:27pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Unplanned service interruption at Usk Ferry. Last update: October 26th, 2026 at 10:43am PDT. Next update: November 30th, 2026 at 11:00am MST. Due to low river level. Cable Car in service. minor incident | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Maintenance Boundary SA25 (24 miles west of Cedarvale) and Kitwanga (17 miles west of Gitsegukla). Last update: October 27th, 2026 at 3:24pm PDT. Next update: October 27th, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections between Maintenance Boundary SA25 (24 miles west of Cedarvale) and Kitwanga (17 miles west of Gitsegukla). Last update: October 27th, 2026 at 5:13pm PDT. Next update: October 28th, 2026 at 5:00am PDT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections and Fog patches between Maintenance Boundary SA25 (24 miles west of Cedarvale) and Kitwanga (17 miles west of Gitsegukla). Last update: November 4th, 2026 at 4:04pm PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 5:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Water pooling and Fog patches between Maintenance Boundary SA26 (63 miles east of Prince Rupert) and Kenney Street (near Terrace). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:51am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Water pooling and Fog patches between Nalabila Boulevard and Terrace (Kitimat). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:51am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Water pooling and Fog patches between Frank Street (near Terrace) and Maintenance Boundary SA25 (24 miles west of Cedarvale). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:51am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Water pooling and Fog patches between Broad Street (Gingolx) and Nass Road (Gitlaxt'aamiks (New Aiyanish)). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:51am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Slippery sections and Fog patches between Nass Road (Gitlaxt'aamiks (New Aiyanish)) and Big Cedar Bridge (41 miles south of Gitlaxt'aamiks (New Aiyanish)). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:51am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Water pooling and Fog patches between Big Cedar Bridge (41 miles south of Gitlaxt'aamiks (New Aiyanish)) and the end of Nisga'a Highway (Highway 113) (Terrace). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:51am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 16, Wiggins Rd to Anvil Trail. Starting 8:00 AM PCT on Thursday November 5, 2026 until 4:00 PM PCT on Thursday November 5, 2026. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: November 3rd, 2026 at 10:07am PCT. minor construction | last updated |
| Compact snow and Slippery sections from Highway 113, New Aiyanche and 9km Northwest of Terrace. Last update: November 4th, 2026 at 9:39am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 5:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Water pooling between Prince Rupert Ferry Terminal and 3rd Avenue E (near Prince Rupert). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:50am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Water pooling between Rainbow Chain Up and Maintenance Boundary SA26 (29 to 63 miles east of Prince Rupert). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:50am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Water pooling between Port Edward Turnoff and Rainbow Chain Up (7 to 29 miles east of Prince Rupert). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:50am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Water pooling between 1st Street (near Prince Rupert) and Port Edward Turnoff (7 miles east of Prince Rupert). Last update: November 5th, 2026 at 4:50am PCT. Next update: November 5th, 2026 at 7:00am PCT. minor road condition | last updated |
Highway 97 Road Conditions Report








