Okanagan Shuswap Road Conditions – Okanagan Shuswap Nichola Merritt
Including the Thompson Nicola Merritt Area
| Construction work from Highway 97, Callan Rd to N Beach Rd. Starting Tue Sep 8. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Tuesday to Saturday. Speed Limit restriction: 70. Last update: October 16th, 2026 at 11:21am PDT. Expect gravel trucks entering and exiting the work zone throughout the week. Follow posted traffic signs, use caution and avoid following construction vehicles into turning lanes. 50km/h speed limit from 7:00AM to 5:00PM. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Old Okanagan Highway, At Old Okanagan Highway and Shannon Lake Road to At Byland Road and Daimler Drive and Old Okanagan Highway. Starting Thu Aug 6 until Sat Oct 31. Lane closures in both directions. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:04pm PDT. minor 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: October 14th, 2026 at 8:05am PDT. Road Closed 9AM-3PM PT Mon-Sat. Alternate routes Highway 97A and 97B. Single lane alternating traffic Mon-Sat 8PM-6AM. Local access to Old Sicamous Rd/Old Spallumcheen Rd at top of hour during closure. No thru-traffic. major construction | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance at Highway 97. Starting Thu Aug 27. From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT, Thursday. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 3:04pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Road construction from Highway 6, at 15th St/Middleton Way. Starting Tue Sep 1 until Fri Nov 13. From 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM PDT the next day, Monday to Thursday and Sunday. Lane closures in both directions. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 3:03pm PDT. Night work. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Northbound traffic on 15th Street closed during construction. minor construction | last updated |
| Construction work from Highway 1, Ford Rd to Bolton Rd. Starting Mon Sep 14 until Sat Oct 31. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 3:03pm PDT. Watch for crews and equipment. Expect minor delays. Localized speed reductions, lane drops and Intermittent minor stoppages possible. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 1, In Sicamous and At Old Sicamous Road to In Salmon Arm and 850m Northeast of Canoe Beach Drive NE. Starting Thu Sep 17 until Mon Nov 30. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 3:03pm PDT. BC Hydro pole replacement. minor construction | last updated |
| Shoulder maintenance from Highway 97B, In Salmon Arm to In Salmon Arm. Starting Wed Sep 16. From 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM PDT, Wednesday and Thursday. Expect minor delays. Last update: October 1st, 2026 at 2:12pm PDT. Roadside/Shoulder Brushing. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 3, Willis Ranch Rd to Daly Dr. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Fri Oct 23. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, every day. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 9:45am PDT. Work on shoulder. Watch for crews. minor construction | last updated |
| Wildfire from Princeton-Summerland Road, At Princeton-Summerland Road and Trout Creek Forest Service Road to In Summerland and Princeton. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 12:04pm PDT. Next update: October 27th, 2026 at 12:00pm PDT. Princeton-Summerland Rd open. Local traffic only. No stopping. minor incident | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 3A, At Van Wallegham Road to At Main Street. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Wed Dec 30. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Shoulder closed. Last update: September 29th, 2026 at 11:34am PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Road maintenance from Wooden Road, At Coulthard Avenue and Wooden Road to At VLA Road and Wooden Road. Starting Mon Oct 19 until Fri Oct 23. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 6th, 2026 at 11:18am PDT. Work will only occur for 4 hours on one of the days in this time frame. Watch for traffic control. minor construction | last updated |
| Road construction from Canyon Road, At Canyon Road and Pumphouse Road to At Canyon Road and Dunwoodie Road and Jackpine Road. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Wed Oct 28. From 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM PDT, every day. Road closure. Last update: October 19th, 2026 at 1:09pm PDT. No detour in effect. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Francis Street, At 25 Ave to At Pottery Rd. Starting Sat Oct 17 until Thu Oct 22. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Thursday and weekends. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 4:13pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Special event from Highway 3, At 4th Street to 9th Street, At 7th Avenue and 9th Street. Starting Fri Dec 4 until Fri Dec 4. Closed. Detour in effect. Last update: October 15th, 2026 at 9:23am PDT. Keremeos Christmas Light-Up event. minor construction | last updated |
| Geotechnical investigation from Highway 97C, At Brenda Mine Road. Starting Tue Nov 3 until Fri Nov 6. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST, Tuesday to Friday. Shoulder closed. Right lane closed. Last update: October 15th, 2026 at 12:07pm PDT. Groundwater monitoring. minor construction | last updated |
| Special event from Highway 1. Starting Sat Oct 17. Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 2:39pm PDT. Please watch for falling rocks. minor construction | last updated |
| Road maintenance from Highway 1, At Ward Road to At Gorge Creek Bridge. Starting Tue Oct 20 until Wed Oct 21. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Tuesday and Wednesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 18th, 2026 at 7:31pm PDT. Rumble Strips Work. Watch for signage and personnel. Expect minor delays. minor construction | last updated |
| Vehicle recovery at Highway 1, 976m Southwest of Malakwa Loop Road. Starting Tue Oct 20. Right lane blocked. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 1:51pm PDT. Next update at 6:00 PM PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance at Highway 97, 710m Southwest of Abbott Street. Starting Tue Oct 20. From 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM PDT the next day, Tuesday. Watch for traffic control. Open to traffic. Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 9:45am PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Construction work from Highway 5, At Exit 250 to Larson Hill to At Exit 256 to Coldwater Road. Starting Tue Aug 25. Left lane closed in both directions. Expect delays. Last update: September 5th, 2026 at 6:32pm PDT. 24/7 construction. Please obey signage, slow down and watch for roadside workers. Expect delays. minor 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 Highway 1, In Kamloops and 2km West of Copperhead Drive Underpass to At Exit 366 to Copperhead Drive. Starting Tue Aug 25 until Sat Oct 31. Last update: September 16th, 2026 at 4:06pm PDT. Motorists are advised to pull as far ahead as possible and do brake checks in the right lane within the brake check. Washrooms closed, use Hwy 5 - Inks Lake Brake Check.. minor construction | last updated |
| Construction work at Highway 1, Gladwin Rd. and 8km East of Lytton. Starting Tue Nov 25 until Sun Nov 15. Expect 5 minutes delay. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 30th, 2026 at 2:30pm PDT. Gladwin Culvert Replacement. minor construction | last updated |
| Construction work from Highway 1, Nicomen River Rd to At Exit From Highway 1 Northbound to Highway 8. Starting Tue Aug 25 until Wed Jun 30. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Expect minor delays. Last update: August 25th, 2026 at 2:02pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Construction work at Highway 5. Starting Tue Sep 8. Last update: September 16th, 2026 at 4:06pm PDT. Watch for crew and equipment working. Use caution when passing. minor construction | last updated |
| Road construction at Highway 97C, In Logan Lake and At Highland Valley Copper Mine. Starting Tue Sep 22 until Thu Nov 5. All day, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 22nd, 2026 at 11:30am PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 5A, At Nicola River Rd to At Peterhope Road. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Wed Oct 21. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 2:52pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Paving operations from Highway 5, CN Junction Road to In Kamloops. Starting Wed Sep 23 until Fri Oct 23. From 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Lane blocked. Expect delays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 26th, 2026 at 8:26am PDT. Milling and Paving work. minor construction | last updated |
| Paving operations from Highway 5, At Box Canyon Chain-Up to At Zopkios Brake Check. Starting Thu Oct 1. Lane closures in both directions. Watch for traffic control. Expect delays. Last update: October 7th, 2026 at 12:20pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Paving operations from Highway 5, At Coquihalla Lakes Rd to At Larson Hill. Starting Thu Oct 1. Lane closures in both directions. Watch for traffic control. Expect delays. Last update: October 7th, 2026 at 12:28pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Electrical maintenance at Highway 5. Starting Thu Oct 22 until Thu Oct 22. Right lane closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 14th, 2026 at 5:00pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Electrical maintenance at Highway 5. Starting Wed Oct 21 until Wed Oct 21. Right lane closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 14th, 2026 at 5:08pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Utility work from Highway 5A, At Old Nicola Trail to At Saddleman Rd. Starting Mon Nov 16 until Fri Nov 27. From 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM MST, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 15th, 2026 at 12:15pm PDT. minor construction | last updated |
| Fog patches between McMurphy Pullout; SA Boundary (18 miles south of Avola) and Blue River Bridge (near Blue River). Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 6:42am PDT. Next update: October 20th, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Fog patches between Lemieux Creek Road and the end of Highway 24 (Little Fort). Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 6:49am PDT. Next update: October 20th, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Fog patches between Church Street (near Little Fort) and McMurphy Pullout; SA Boundary (18 miles south of Avola). Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 6:49am PDT. Next update: October 20th, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Fog patches between McLure Ferry Road (15 miles south of Barriere) and Bean Road (near Little Fort). Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 6:49am PDT. Next update: October 20th, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT. minor road condition | last updated |
| Shoulder maintenance from Highway 1. Starting Tue Oct 20 until Tue Oct 20. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Expect minor delays. Speed Limit restriction: 60. Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 7:50am PDT. Shoulder maintenance in progress. Watch for traffic control. Use caution when passing crew and equipment working. minor construction | last updated |
| Bridge maintenance from Highway 1, SABISTON CRREK RD to DEADMAN VIDETTE RD. Starting Tue Oct 20 until Tue Oct 20. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 9:05am PDT. minor construction | last updated |
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