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| Paving operations from Highway 99. Starting Tue Sep 29 until Wed Sep 30. From 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM PDT the next day, Tuesday and Wednesday. Closed. Last update: September 21st, 2026 at 1:38pm PDT. Single lane alternating traffic in northbound lane for emergency vehicles and transit only. Use Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. major construction | last updated |
| Silver Skagit Rd, in both directions. There is a wildfire between Silver Skagit Rd 6km mark and USA/Canada Border. Road closed. Closure point is approximately 6km south of Flood Hope Rd due to Provincial Parks closure caused by Hozomeen Mountain Wildfire. Silver Lake remains open. Ross Lake Campground and Skagit Valley Park closed. major incident | last updated Mon Sep 21 at 1:34 PM PDT. | next update Mon Sep 28 at 12:00 PM PDT. |
| Road maintenance from Highway 4, Chalet Road to Port Alberni Hump Summit. Starting Wed Sep 23 until Wed Sep 23. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT, Wednesday. Road closure. Last update: September 21st, 2026 at 8:36am PDT. Activities include catchment clean up, slope and tree management and additional road maintenance. No detour available, plan accordingly. major construction | last updated |
| Paving operations from Number 3 Road Onramp, In Abbotsford to In Abbotsford. Starting Mon Sep 21 until Tue Sep 22. From 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM PDT the next day, Monday. Entrance ramp closed. Last update: September 20th, 2026 at 9:01am PDT. Emergency Vehicles will have access to the closed ramp in case of an emergency. major construction | last updated |
| Paving operations from Number 3 Road Offramp, In Abbotsford and At No. 3 Rd to In Abbotsford. Starting Mon Sep 21 until Tue Sep 22. From 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM PDT the next day, Monday. Exit ramp closed. Last update: September 20th, 2026 at 8:39am PDT. Emergency Vehicles will have access to the closed ramp in case of an emergency. major construction | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance at Cemetery Road. Starting Fri Sep 25 until Fri Sep 25. Last update: September 19th, 2026 at 9:52pm PDT. Bridge inspection, 50 minute closures followed by 10 minute clearing from 9am to 3pm. major construction | last updated |
| Road construction from N Grandview Flats Road to Street Annes Road, St. Annes Road. Starting Tue Sep 22 until Wed Sep 23. Road closure. All lanes blocked. Last update: September 18th, 2026 at 1:54pm PDT. Closure due to railway work. Detour available for local traffic only. Commercial traffic directed to Highway 97A, Highway 97B, and Highway 1. major construction | last updated |
| Princeton Summerland Rd. There is a wildfire between Trout Creek Main and Summerland 45 km north of Princeton. Road closed. Watch for traffic control. Alternate Routes: Highway 5A and Highway 3. major incident | last updated Fri Sep 18 at 12:56 PM PDT. | next update Tue Sep 22 at 2:00 PM PDT. |
| Bridge construction at Kicking Horse Drive. Starting Fri Sep 25. All day, every day. Closed for repairs. Last update: September 16th, 2026 at 1:15pm MDT. Dogtooth bridge closed every night at 19:00hr until 23:00hr for 15 mins at the start of each hour. Specifically closed at 19:00hr until 19:15hr, 20:00hr until 20:15hr, 21:00hr until 21:15hr, and 22:00 until 22:15hr. Starting at 23:00hr, the bridge will be closed and remain closed until 06:00hr the following day. major construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Sunset Drive, Salt Spring Island and At Mountain Park Drive and Sunset Drive to Monteith Road, At Monteith Road and Sunset Drive. Starting Thu Sep 3 until Fri Sep 25. Closed. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 6:35am PDT. Detour via Broadwell Rd - Channel Ridge Dr. major construction | last updated |
| Paving operations from Highway 1, In Abbotsford and Vedder Canal Bridge to In Abbotsford and Sumas Way. Starting Sun Sep 13 until Thu Oct 1. From 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM PDT the next day, weekdays and Sunday. Reduced to one lane. Last update: September 11th, 2026 at 8:48pm PDT. All on and off ramps will also be paved during this time. Motorists are advised to obey all posted speed limits, traffic signs, and traffic control personnel. major construction | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance at Ootsa-Nadina Road, Gallacher Bridge. Starting Mon Sep 14 until Fri Sep 25. All day, every day. Road closure. Last update: September 11th, 2026 at 3:48pm PDT. major construction | last updated |
| Safety inspection from Highway 6, Needles to Fauquier. Starting Tue Sep 22 until Tue Sep 22. From 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDT, Tuesday. Last update: September 9th, 2026 at 3:26pm PDT. Out of service. major construction | last updated |
| Construction work from Highway 1, In Sicamous and Old Sicamous Road to In Sicamous and Solsqua-Sicamous Road. Starting Wed Aug 19. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 9th, 2026 at 7:48am PDT. As of September 16 - Road Closed from 9AM-3PM PT on weekdays and Saturday. Alternate routes: Highway 97A and 97B. Single lane alternating traffic Mon-Sat 8PM-6AM. Local access to Old Sicamous Rd and Old Spallumcheen Rd at top of hour when closures in place. No thru-traffic. major construction | last updated |
| Pavilion-Clinton Rd, in both directions. Debris on roadway between Pear Lake Road and Mowhich Road. Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. major incident | last updated Fri Sep 4 at 3:53 PM PDT. | next update Fri Oct 2 at 12:00 PM PDT. |
| Construction work at River Road, In Delta and Exit 29 - River Rd. Starting Tue Sep 8 until Thu Oct 1. From 10:00 PM to 1:00 PM PDT the next day, every day. Exit ramp closed. Last update: September 2nd, 2026 at 3:55pm PDT. major construction | last updated |
| Construction work from Highway 1, In Langley - District and At Exit to 264 Street From Access Lane to In Langley - District and 380m Northwest of Exit 61 to 216 Street. Starting Sat Sep 12 until Sun Sep 27. From 8:30 PM to 10:30 AM PDT the next day, Saturday. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 2nd, 2026 at 2:38pm PDT. Watch for full overnight directional closures. Detours will be available via crossovers. major construction | last updated |
| Washout at Little Lake-Quesnel River Road, 93km Northeast of Williams Lake. Closed. Last update: September 1st, 2026 at 11:14am PDT. Next update: November 2nd, 2026 at 12:00pm MST. Road closed 10 km West of Likely Road Turnoff. No detour. No homes or driveways affected. No access to Quesnel River. major incident | last updated |
| Road maintenance from Highway 3, Second Avalanche Gate. Starting Wed Dec 10. Open to traffic. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 30 km/h in Manning Park 42km east of Hwy 5 junction. Last update: September 1st, 2026 at 11:02am PDT. One lane open in each direction. major construction | last updated |
| Bridge construction from Highway 5, In Merritt and Exit 286: Merritt - 97C to At Exit to Highway 5A North & Merritt. Starting Tue Aug 25 until Sat Oct 31. Watch for traffic control. Width restriction: 5m. Speed Limit restriction: 50km/h. Last update: August 28th, 2026 at 3:25pm PDT. 1 lane open in each direction at all times. major construction | last updated |
| Construction work from 264 Street, In Langley - District and At 58 Ave to Highway 13, In Langley - District and At 52 Ave. Starting Fri Aug 28 until Sat Oct 17. All day, every day. Detour in effect. Watch for traffic control. Last update: August 28th, 2026 at 6:41am PDT. Northbound and southbound traffic will be shifted west onto a new bridge in order to demolish existing bridge and continue various work. major construction | last updated |
| Bridge closed at Johnston Bridge Loop, In Quesnel and Front St. Last update: August 26th, 2026 at 9:29am PDT. Next update: October 19th, 2026 at 9:00am PDT. Industrial traffic and heavy commercial traffic must detour via Plywood Rd and Maple Drive. Industrial traffic is not allowed to detour through Johnston Subdivision. major incident | last updated |
| Flooding at McKay Road, 41km Northwest of Williams Lake. Closed. Last update: August 25th, 2026 at 3:15pm PDT. Next update: May 1st, 2027 at 9:00am MST. major incident | last updated |
| Landslide at Cave Road, 13km North of Quesnel. Closed. Last update: August 25th, 2026 at 3:03pm PDT. Next update: April 12th, 2027 at 10:00am MST. major incident | last updated |
| Utility work. Starting Thu Aug 13 until Wed Sep 30. All day, every day. Closed. Work happening between Carson Rd and Almond Gardens Rd W. Road Closure planned. major construction | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance. Starting Thu Mar 26 until Sun Nov 15. From 9:30 PM to 9:00 AM PST on Saturday and Sunday. From 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM PST on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Reduced to one lane each direction. Watch for crews and expect a speed limit reduction. major construction | last updated |
| Construction work. Starting Wed May 6 until Wed Nov 25. Watch for traffic pattern change and speed reduction. major construction | last updated |
| Construction work. Starting Fri Jun 5 until Sat Oct 31. Watch for traffic control. Lane shift in effect. Traffic will be detoured north of the highway to get by the work site. This will remain in effect 24/7. major construction | last updated |
| Road construction. Starting Fri Jul 10 until Sat Oct 31. Closed. Traffic will be shifted to the north of the median around 256th St and and will cross over around Lefeuvre Rd. Existing eastbound lanes will be closed. This will remain in place 24/7. major construction | last updated |
| Bridge construction. Starting Mon Dec 1. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Expect delays due to congestion. Watch for traffic control. Be advised: There are two lanes in each direction, width restrictions are in effect. Commercial vehicles must use both lanes. Oversized loads require permit. Work began on December 1st, 2025. major construction | last updated |
| Construction work. Starting Thu Jan 29 until Tue Dec 15. From 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM PST on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. From 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM PST on Saturday and Sunday. Speed Limit restriction: 60km/hr. Single lane traffic in both directions. major construction | last updated |
| Bridge construction. Starting Mon Mar 9. Reduced to one lane in each direction. Expect delays northbound on Mt Lehman Rd and on the westbound Highway 1 on-ramp. More info: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/fraser-valley-highway1/264th-street-to-mt-lehman-road/mt-lehman-road-interchange. major construction | last updated |
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