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| Highway 97, in both directions. High avalanche hazard between Powder King Rd and Old Hasler Rd for 32.1 km (32 km north of Pine Pass Summit to Pine Pass Summit). Road closed. Level 4, High avalanche Hazard, Road status Closed. major incident | last updated Thu Dec 11 at 3:18 AM MST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 6:00 AM MST. |
| Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway), in both directions. Avalanche control work between Hemlock Grove Boardwalk and Illecillewaet Campground for 0.9 km (9 to 10 km east of West Boundary of Glacier National Park). Expect delays due to congestion. Highway 1 now open. major incident | last updated Thu Dec 11 at 2:38 AM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 5:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 7 (Lougheed Highway), in both directions. There are rocks on the road between Junction with Highway 9 and Ross Rd for 27.8 km (Hope to Kent). Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Site is 1 KM west of Haig Scale. major incident | last updated Thu Dec 11 at 1:36 AM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 8:00 AM PST. |
| Cowichan Bay Road, in both directions. Flooding between Highway 1 and Tzouhalem Road in Duncan. Road closed. Detour in effect. Estimated time of opening not available. Detours are in effect - Please follow the posted signs. major incident | last updated Thu Dec 11 at 1:21 AM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 6:30 AM PST. |
| Highway 5 (Coquihalla South), in both directions. Flooding between Exit 183: Othello Rd and Exit 290: Merritt for 115.9 km (6 km north of Hope to 7 km north of Merritt). Road closed. Assessment in progress. Flooded at Sowaqua. No detour Highway 8. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 11:01 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 8:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 99, in both directions. Industrial traffic may slow or block regular traffic. Between Denman St and Wren Trail for 0.6 km (Vancouver). Until Thu Dec 11 at 5:00 AM PST. Lane closures in both directions in effect. Watch for traffic control. Expect delays. Expect brief highway closures of 5 minutes to allow large truck deliveries. Highway will reopen in between closures. major construction | last updated Mon Dec 1 at 4:05 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 5:00 AM PST. |
| Chilliwack Lake Road, in both directions. Travel advisory in effect between Vedder Road and Chilliwack Lake Forest Service Rd. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 9:54 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 9:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 99, in both directions. Travel advisory in effect between Lil'wat Pl and Seton Lake Rd for 81.9 km (9 km north of Pemberton to Lillooet). Road closed. Assessment in progress. Due to rain, deteriorating conditions, and increased risk of debris flows. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 9:14 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 8:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 8. Travel advisory in effect between Porcupine Ridge Rd and Junction Highway 5 for 56.4 km (9 km east of Spences Bridge to Merritt). Road closed. Local traffic only. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 9:00 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 9:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway), in both directions. Travel advisory in effect between the start of Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) and Copper Mountain Rd for 132.9 km (Princeton to Hope). Road closed. Debris on roadway. No estimated time of opening. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 8:48 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 9:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway), eastbound. Travel advisory in effect between Exit 135 and Hudson Bay St for 35.5 km (2 km east of Chilliwack to Hope). Flooding. Road closed. Assessment in progress. Eastbound is closed from Highway 9 to Hope. No estimated time of opening. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 8:24 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 8:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway), in both directions. Travel advisory in effect between Whiskey Fill Rd and Junction Hwy 12 for 85.4 km (Yale to Lytton). Road closed. Assessment in progress. Closed due to adverse weather conditions. No estimated time of opening. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 8:23 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 9:00 AM PST. |
| Pacific Marine Road, in both directions. Construction work between Deering Road and South Shore Rd near Port Renfrew. Until Mon Dec 15 at 11:45 PM PST. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect delays. No detours available. Next update time Tue Dec 16. major construction | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 8:17 PM PST. | next update Tue Dec 16. Last updated Wed Dec 10 at 8:17 PM PST. |
| Highway 11, in both directions. Flooding between the start of Highway 11 and 1st Ave (British Columbia and USA Border). Border closed to all commercial traffic (4th Avenue crossing) to support emergency evacuations due to flooding in Washington State. Local traffic only. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 4:56 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 9:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 9, southbound. Flooding between Gray Rd and the start of Highway 9 (4 km south of Kent). Entrance ramp closed. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 3:45 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 12:00 PM PST. |
| Highway 37. Avalanche control activity is planned between Bell 2 Bridge and Bob Quinn Camp for 47.8 km (Bell II to Bob Quinn). Starting Thu Dec 11 at 11:00 AM PST until Thu Dec 11 at 1:00 PM PST. Expect delays up to 40 minutes. major construction | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 3:30 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 1:00 PM PST. |
| Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway), in both directions. Construction work between Old Sicamous Rd and Solsqua-Sicamous Rd for 2.0 km (Sicamous). From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST on weekdays and Saturday. Road closed. Use Hwy 97A & 97B as alternates. Single lane alternating traffic 8pm-6am Mon-Sat. Local access to Old Sicamous Rd and Old Spallumcheen Rd at top of the hour only when closures are in place. No thru-traffic. Last updated Wed Dec 10 at major construction | last updated | next update Fri Dec 19 at 12:00 PM PST. |
| Highway 93, in both directions. Avalanche control work planned at Marble Canyon Campground (7 km south of British Columbia and Alberta Border). Starting Thu Dec 11 at 11:00 AM MST until Thu Dec 11 at 11:30 AM MST. Road closure planned. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 11:00 AM MST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 11:30 AM MST. |
| Highway 1 (Kicking Horse Pass), in both directions. Avalanche control work planned between Field and Visitor Centre Access Rd and BC/Alberta Border for 16.2 km (Field). Starting Thu Dec 11 at 2:00 PM MST until Thu Dec 11 at 2:30 PM MST. Road closure planned. major incident | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 10:58 AM MST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 2:30 PM MST. |
| Highway 17, eastbound. Construction work planned between Tannery Rd and Bridgeview Dr for 3.3 km (Surrey). Starting Sat Dec 13 at 9:00 PM PST until Sun Dec 14 at 5:00 AM PST. Road closure planned. Detour via Tannery Rd to Scott Rd to Bridgeview. major construction | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 7:39 AM PST. | next update Sun Dec 14 at 5:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 17, westbound. Construction work between Bridgeview Dr and Tannery Rd for 3.3 km (Surrey). Until Tue Dec 16. From 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM PST on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Road closed. Detour via Bridgeview Dr. To Scott Rd to Tannery Rd. major construction | last updated Wed Dec 10 at 7:36 AM PST. | next update Tue Dec 16 at 5:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 7B (Mary Hill Bypass), in both directions. Bridge construction between United Blvd and Shaughnessy St (Port Coquitlam). From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST on weekdays. Watch for traffic control. Expect delays due to congestion. Be advised: There are two lanes in each direction, width restrictions are in effect. Commercial vehicles must use both lanes. Oversized loads require permit. major construction | last updated Tue Dec 9 at 3:56 PM PST. | next update Fri Jan 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST. |
| Highway 99, in both directions. Avalanche control work planned between Lil'wat Pl and Seton Lake Rd for 3.1 km (40 km north of Pemberton to 41 km south of Lillooet). Starting Thu Dec 11 at 9:30 AM PST until Thu Dec 11 at 10:30 AM PST. There will be delays up to 20 minutes. major incident | last updated Tue Dec 9 at 12:35 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 11 at 10:30 AM PST. |
| Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway), in both directions. Construction work at Exit 73 (Langley - District). Until Wed Dec 31. From 11:00 PM to 4:30 AM PST daily. Road closed. Detours in effect through 264th St interchange. No overnight closures Dec 24-28. For more info: KEA Construction 1-844-851-4180. major construction | last updated Mon Dec 8 at 8:58 AM PST. | next update Wed Dec 31 at 4:30 AM PST. |
| Tamany Dr, northbound. Construction work at Keating Cross Rd in Saanich. Until Mon Dec 15. Road closed. Watch for traffic control. Tamany Rd is closed at Keating Cross Rd for the Highway 17 Keating Cross Flyover Project. major construction | last updated Mon Dec 8 at 6:11 AM PST. | next update Mon Dec 15 at 4:00 PM PST. |
| Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway), in both directions. Construction work between Tappen Beach Rd and 65 Ave NW for 2.6 km (Salmon Arm to 2 km east of Tappen). Until Fri Dec 19 at 5:00 PM PST. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST on weekdays and Saturday. Expect minor delays. major construction | last updated Mon Dec 1 at 9:35 AM PST. | next update Fri Dec 19 at 5:00 PM PST. |
| Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway), in both directions. Construction work between Ford Rd and Bolton Rd for 4.5 km (Tappen). Until Fri Dec 19. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST on weekdays and Saturday. Speed limit 60 km/h. Single lane alternating traffic and intermittent stoppages. Expect delays up to 20 min delays. Watch for traffic control. major construction | last updated Mon Dec 1 at 9:34 AM PST. | next update Fri Dec 19 at 5:00 PM PST. |
| Brodwell Rd. Washout between Channelridge DR and Vesuvius RD in Salt Spring Island. Until Tue Sep 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST. Road closed. Detour in effect. Detour Via Sunset Rd to Channel Ridge Dr (Follow Signage Posted). major incident | last updated Tue Nov 18 at 12:18 PM PST. | next update Tue Sep 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST. |
| Big Bar Reaction Ferry. Travel advisory in effect at Big Bar Reaction Ferry (Big Bar Reaction Ferry). Road closed for the season. Aerial Car open to foot traffic only. major incident | last updated Tue Nov 18 at 7:27 AM PST. | next update Tue Mar 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway), in both directions. Utility work at Exit 90: McCallum Rd (Abbotsford). Until Fri Dec 19 at 5:00 AM PST. Right lane is blocked. Centre lane blocked. 9 PM to 5 AM weekdays with a construction speed zone reduction to 80 km/h. major construction | last updated Mon Oct 27 at 11:06 AM PST. | next update Fri Dec 19 at 5:00 AM PST. |
| Highway 99, in both directions. Construction work between Exit 20 and Exit 28 for 3.6 km (Delta). Until Thu Dec 25. Left lane is closed. Watch for traffic control. Expect delays. General purpose traffic to use middle and bus lane temporarily. major construction | last updated Mon Nov 17 at 2:13 PM PST. | next update Thu Dec 25 at 4:00 PM PST. |
| Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway). Travel advisory in effect at Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (West Vancouver). Horseshoe Bay - Vehicle reservations are required starting October 15 for all sailings to Nanaimo. Visit BC Ferries for details. major incident | last updated Thu Oct 9 at 9:52 AM PDT. | next update Wed Dec 31 at 12:00 PM PDT. |
| Blackburn Road, in both directions. Washout between Sunrise Place and Fulford-Ganges Road near Salt Spring Island. Road closed. Detour in effect. Detour via Cranberry Road. major incident | last updated Tue Sep 2 at 4:21 PM PDT. | next update Wed Sep 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT. |
| Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway), westbound. Construction work at Exit 73 (Langley - District). Until Wed Dec 31 at 7:00 PM PDT. Exit ramp is closed. Current westbound offramp loop is closed. A new offramp will open before the overpass. Exit the highway and turn left or right onto 264th Street. major construction | last updated Sat Aug 2 at 11:01 PM PDT. | next update Wed Dec 31 at 7:00 AM PDT. |
| Kersley-Dale Landing Rd. Landslide at 500 metres in from Highway 97 Intersection. Road closed. A temporary Single Lane Gravel Road for Local Traffic via Arnoldus Road. major incident | last updated Mon Apr 14 at 9:09 AM PDT. | next update Tue Apr 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT. |
| McKay Road, in both directions. Flooding at McKay Road. Road closed. major incident | last updated Thu Apr 10 at 9:28 AM PDT. | next update Thu Apr 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT. |
| Cave Road, in both directions. Landslide at Cave Road. Road closed. Landslide on Cave Road. major incident | last updated Wed Apr 9 at 10:42 PM PDT. | next update Wed Apr 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT. |
| Johnston Bridge. Travel advisory in effect at Front St. In Quesnel. Johnston Bridge. Bridge is open to vehicles with gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 kilograms or lower. 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 Thu Oct 17 at 6:39 AM PDT. | next update Wed Apr 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT. |
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