Road Conditions at British Columbia / Idaho / Montana Ports

Below are the current road condition alerts on provincially maintained highways in Southeastern British Columbia. This area covers the Porthill / Rykerts, and Eastport / Kingsgate border crossings in Idaho, and Roosville / Grasmere in Montana. This can be a very long list in the winter months.

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Text List of British Columbia Road Conditions at Idaho Border

This real-time list is provided by the Province of British Columbia and shows road conditions, traffic incidents, events, and major construction that impact the provincial roadways. We have a separate page for road conditions in Idaho.

Highway 1	Highway 1. Construction work between Golden Donald Upper Rd and Yoho Bridge for 5.2 km (2 to 7 km east of Golden). Until Thu Apr 6 at 12:00 PM MDT. Delays of 30 min 9AM to 3PM Mon to Sat and 8PM to 10PM Sun to Fri. Overnight closures 10PM to 7AM Sun to Fri. Alt Route available via Hwy 95 and Hwy 93S. Allow 1.5 hrs additional time. Next update time Thu Apr 6 at 11:00 AM MDT. Last updated Tue Mar 28 at 11:11 AM MDT. (DBC-49213)
Highway 1	Highway 1. Construction work planned between Golden Donald Upper Rd and Yoho Bridge (2 km east of Golden). Starting Tue Apr 11 at 12:00 PM MDT until Sat Apr 15 at 11:45 PM MDT. Road closure planned. Alternate Route available via Hwy 95 and Hwy 93S. Allow 1.5 hrs additional time. Next update time Sat Apr 15 at 12:00 PM MDT. Last updated Tue Mar 28 at 11:10 AM MDT. (DBC-50458)
Highway 1	Highway 1. Bridge maintenance planned between Taft OH Bridge and Crazy Ck. Bridge for 0.3 km (29 km east of Sicamous). Starting Mon Apr 3 at 7:00 AM PDT until Mon Apr 3 at 5:00 PM PDT. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Watch for traffic control personnel. Last updated Fri Mar 31 at 5:13 AM PDT. (DBC-50592)
Highway 1 Both Directions	Highway 1, in both directions. Construction work between Columbia West FSR and Wiseman Rd for 8.1 km (18 to 10 km east of East Boundary of Glacier National Park). Until Thu Nov 23. Watch for traffic control. Expect minor delays. Construction traffic zone. Obey all traffic signs. Last updated Mon Mar 27 at 8:08 PM MDT. (DBC-28953)
Highway 1 Both Directions	Highway 1, in both directions. Watch for falling rocks between Golden Donald Upper Rd and Yoho Bridge (5 km east of Golden). Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 7:36 AM MDT. (DBC-44269)
Highway 23	Highway 23. Fog patches between Junction Hwy 31 and Cleland Rd for 49.0 km (Revelstoke). Water pooling. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 11:32 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156447)
Highway 23	Highway 23. Fog patches between Nixon Rd and End of Route for 150.1 km. Water pooling. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 11:32 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156448)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Watch for slippery sections between Sunrise Rd and White Cloud Pit Rd for 69.0 km (Moyie to 9 km west of Jaffray). Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 3:14 AM MDT. (DBCRCON-156411)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Winter driving conditions between Riverside Dr and BC/AB Border for 50.2 km (Fernie to British Columbia and Alberta Border). Watch for slippery sections. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 4:51 AM MDT. (DBCRCON-156413)
Highway 3 Eastbound	Highway 3, eastbound. Utility work planned at Elkview Coal Mine (Sparwood). Starting Mon Apr 10 until Thu Apr 13. From 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM MDT on weekdays. Right lane will be blocked. Shoulder will be closed. Last updated Thu Mar 30 at 2:21 PM MDT. (DBC-50571)
Highway 43	Highway 43. Winter driving conditions between the start of Highway 43 and Alpine Way for 33.7 km. Snowing. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 3:50 PM MDT. (DBCRCON-156414)
Highway 93 Both Directions	Highway 93, in both directions. Road sweeping between Wasa Junction and Bradford Rd for 12.8 km (Skookumchuck to 3 km north of Wasa). Shoulder closed. Watch for traffic control. Last updated Wed Mar 29 at 9:55 AM MDT. (DBC-50514)
Highway 93 Both Directions	Highway 93, in both directions. Construction work at Kootenay National Pk (7 km south of British Columbia and Alberta Border). Until Sat Apr 8 at 7:00 PM MDT. Expect construction zone reduced speed limits and lane widths (5m each direction). Slight delays during daylight hours. Work is near the Boom Lake Day Use Area to 3km north of the AB/BC Border. Last updated Mon Mar 27 at 8:06 PM MDT. (DBC-50190)
Highway 95 Both Directions	Highway 95, in both directions. Bridge construction between Galena School Rd and Westside Rd (9 km north of Brisco). Until Thu Jun 1. From 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM MDT on weekdays and Saturday. Detour bridge in place at Fraling Creek, reduced lane width to 3.6m. Pilot vehicle required for oversize loads wider than 3.8m. Expect delays. Speed reduction to 50 km/h, 30 km/h for traffic control. Next update time Thu Jun 1 at 9:00 AM MDT. Last updated Mon Mar 27 at 8:08 PM MDT. (DBC-44714)
Highway 95 Northbound	Highway 95, northbound. Construction work between Golden Overhead North and the end of Highway 95 for 0.2 km (Golden). Until Fri Jun 30 at 5:30 PM MDT. From 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM MDT on weekdays. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control. Last updated Mon Mar 27 at 8:08 PM MDT. (DBC-49410)
Highway 95A	Highway 95A. Watch for slippery sections between the start of Highway 95A and Wasa Junction for 55.5 km. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 3:14 AM MDT. (DBCRCON-156412)
Other Roads Both Directions	Cokato Road, in both directions. Utility work planned between Robinson Road and Mt McLean Drive in Fernie. Starting Mon Apr 17 until Fri Apr 21. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM MDT on weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Last updated Thu Mar 30 at 2:23 PM MDT. (DBC-50572)
Upper Arrow Lake Ferry	Upper Arrow Lake Ferry. Departure delayed at Upper Arrow Lake Ferry (Upper Arrow Lake). From 8:45 AM to 11:00 AM PDT on Wednesday. Expect delays between 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM for fueling purposes every Wednesday. Next update time Wed Apr 5 at 8:00 AM PDT. Last updated Wed Mar 29 at 7:57 AM PDT. (DBC-49184)

Glade Ferry	Glade Ferry. Ferry will be out of service at Glade Ferry. Starting Tue Apr 4 at 11:00 PM PDT until Wed Apr 5 at 5:00 AM PDT. Due to a safety inspection. Safety inspection required by Transport Canada. The vessel will be available for emergency vehicles if required. Next update time Wed Apr 5 at 5:00 AM PDT. Last updated Mon Mar 27 at 9:58 AM PDT. (DBC-50416)
Highway 22	Highway 22. Watch for slippery sections between US Border and Warfield Hill Rd for 20.2 km (BC and WA Border, South of Rossland to Trail). Compact snow. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:53 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156416)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Watch for slippery sections between Nine Mile Place Rd and Beadman Rd for 27.7 km (20 km east of Osoyoos to Rock Creek). Compact snow. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:53 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156417)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Watch for slippery sections between Gowrie St and Wilgress South Rd for 12.7 km (1 km east of Greenwood to 2 km west of Eholt Summit). Compact snow. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:53 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156418)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Compact snow between Wilgress Lake Rest Area and Granby Rd for 26.0 km (2 km west of Eholt Summit to Grand Forks). Slushy with slippery sections. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 3:52 PM PDT. (DBCRCON-156372)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Compact snow between 68th Ave and Mannix Rd for 39.8 km (Christina Lake to 24 km west of Castlegar). Slushy with slippery sections. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 3:52 PM PDT. (DBCRCON-156400)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Watch for slippery sections between Highway 3B and Meadows Rd for 53.7 km (24 km west of Castlegar to 10 km west of Salmo). Compact snow. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:53 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156419)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Slushy sections between Junction Hwy 3B and Junction Hwy 6NS for 24.5 km (Salmo). Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:53 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156464)
Highway 3 Both Directions	Highway 3, in both directions. Tree pruning between Motel Ave and Junction Hwy 6NS (Salmo) (Salmo). Until Fri Apr 7 at 5:00 PM PDT. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT daily. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Next update time Mon Apr 3 at 11:00 AM PDT. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 1:19 PM PDT. (DBC-50214)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Tree pruning between Junction Hwy 3B and Junction Hwy 6NS (Salmo) for 10.4 km (Salmo). For the next week. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Last updated Thu Mar 30 at 10:50 AM PDT. (DBC-50567)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Watch for slippery sections between Tailings Rd and Cook St for 68.9 km (14 km east of Salmo to Creston). Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 2:52 PM PDT. (DBCRCON-156486)
Highway 3	Highway 3. Watch for falling rocks between West Avalanche Gate and East Avalanche Gate (5 km east of Kootenay Pass). Next update time Sat Apr 1 at 4:00 PM PDT. Last updated Fri Mar 31 at 6:52 AM PDT. (DBC-50206)
Highway 31	Highway 31. Watch for slippery sections between Balfour and Block Rd for 75.9 km (Balfour to Meadow Creek). Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:51 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156461)
Highway 31	Highway 31. Compact snow between Block Rd and Goat Range Provincial Pk for 41.4 km (Meadow Creek to 25 km south of Trout Lake). Slushy with slippery sections. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:51 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156457)
Highway 31	Highway 31. Watch for slippery sections between Goat Range Provincial Pk and Junction Hwy 23 for 57.5 km. Compact snow. Last updated Thu Mar 30 at 3:39 PM PDT. (DBCRCON-156458)
Highway 31A	Highway 31A. Compact snow between Retallak and Junction Hwy 31 for 27.0 km (19 km east of New Denver to Kaslo). Slushy with slippery sections. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:51 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156460)
Highway 33	Highway 33. Construction work between Junction Hwy 3 and James Lake Rd (Rock Creek). Until Mon Mar 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM PDT. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Last updated Mon Mar 20 at 7:37 AM PDT. (DBC-50208)
Highway 33	Highway 33. Watch for slippery sections between Beaverdell Station Rd and the end of Highway 33 for 80.8 km. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 3:36 PM PDT. (DBCRCON-156475)
Highway 3B	Highway 3B. Watch for slippery sections between Highway 22 Jct W and Highway 3 Jct W for 28.2 km. Compact snow. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:53 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156420)
Highway 6 NS	Highway 6 NS. Slushy sections between Spruce St and Junction Hwy 3 for 12.1 km. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:53 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156465)
Highway 6 NS	Highway 6 NS. Blasting between Wesco Rd and Porcupine Creek Rd for 1.3 km (10 to 9 km north of Salmo). From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT on weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Expect major delays. Next update time Fri Apr 7 at 5:00 PM PDT. Last updated Mon Mar 20 at 1:10 PM PDT. (DBC-50225)
Highway 6 NS	Highway 6 NS. Slushy sections between Junction Hwy 3 and US Border for 10.4 km. Last updated Sat Apr 1 at 6:53 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-156466)
Kootenay Lake Ferry	Kootenay Lake Ferry. Possible ferry service interruption between Balfour Terminal and Kootenay Bay Terminal. Starting Tue Apr 11 at 8:00 AM PDT until Mon May 1 at 11:00 PM PDT. Osprey 2000 semi-annual maintenance. MV Balfour ferry will be operating on the regular winter schedule. Vehicle capacity reduced to 28 vehicles. Next update time Mon May 1 at 3:00 PM PDT. Last updated Fri Mar 31 at 8:19 AM PDT. (DBC-50598)
Other Roads	Hwy 22. Utility work planned between 23rd Street and 7th Street 1 km south of Castlegar. Starting Tue Apr 4 until Tue Apr 4. Watch for traffic control personnel. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Last updated Wed Mar 29 at 8:38 AM PDT. (DBC-50510)