Below are the current road condition alerts on provincially maintained highways in Southern British Columbia that covers the border crossings in the eastern part of Washington State. This includes the West Kootenay and Okanagan Shuswap regions of British Columbia. We have a separate page showing traffic alerts for eastern Washington State.
You should also check our page for the specific U.S. Canada border crossing you intend to use. Those pages have more detailed road condition updates, traffic cameras, border wait times, hours of operation and other information for that specific port. The following links will take you to a list of all ports bordering the Province of British Columbia including Washington State, Idaho, and Montana. If you are traveling through another state you should go to our complete list of all of the U.S. and Canadian ports and select the port you will be using.
Before heading to the border, be sure to also review our information on the going through customs, required documentation and prohibited items.
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Road conditions in Southern British Columbia
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. This list can be very long when weather conditions are bad.
| Highway 6 NS Both Directions | [Truncated] Highway 6 NS, in both directions. Construction work planned between Nixon Rd and Telford Rd for 0.6 km (15 to 14 km north of Passmore). Starting Wed Oct 27 at 6:00 PM PDT until Thu Oct 28 at 6:00 AM PDT. Road will be closed for repairs. Detour planned. Culvert replacement 1 kilometer South of Nixon road. Detour available via Slocan River road from the south and Perry Back road from the north. Estimated time of re-opening Thu Oct 28 at 6:00 AM PDT. Next update time Thu Oct 28 at 6:00 |
| Highway 21 Both Directions | Highway 21, in both directions. Travel advisory in effect between Porthill Rd and Snider Rd for 0.1 km (1 km north of British Columbia and Idaho Border). Qualified travelers permitted entry. Travelers for Alaska must go through screening at one of three border crossings: Abbotsford-Huntington, Kingsgate, or Osoyoos. Further information here. Last updated Wed Aug 25 at 4:37 PM PDT. (DBC-16742) |
| Highway 22 Both Directions | Highway 22, in both directions. Travel advisory in effect at US Border (BC and WA Border, South of Rossland). Qualified travelers permitted entry. Travelers for Alaska must go through screening at one of three border crossings: Abbotsford-Huntington, Kingsgate, or Osoyoos. Further information here. Last updated Wed Aug 25 at 4:35 PM PDT. (DBC-16737) |
| Highway 22 | Highway 22. Construction work between 24th St and the end of Highway 22 for 1.5 km (Castlegar). Road & utility construction btwn 24th St and 18th St. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT on weekdays and Saturday with some intermittent night work. Southbound traffic limited to 4.0m wide from 20th to 24th Street; oversize vehicles use 6th Avenue. NB detour in effect from 24th to 20th St onto 6th Ave. Expect delays and watch for traffic control. Last updated Mon Jun 28 at 10:34 AM PDT. (DBC-27490) |
| Highway 22A Both Directions | Highway 22A, in both directions. Travel advisory in effect at US Border (BC and WA Border, South of Trail). Qualified travelers permitted entry. Travelers for Alaska must go through screening at one of three border crossings: Abbotsford-Huntington, Kingsgate, or Osoyoos. Further information here. Last updated Wed Aug 25 at 4:36 PM PDT. (DBC-16738) |
| Highway 22A | Highway 22A. Paving operations between US Border and Highway 3B for 11.3 km (BC and WA Border, South of Trail to Trail). Until Fri Nov 19 at 6:30 PM PDT. From 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM PDT on weekdays and Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Motorcycles take caution on milled surfaces, watch for crew and equipment, Obey traffic control and construction speed zones. Last updated Fri Oct 22 at 4:30 PM PDT. (DBC-33033) |
| 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 Sun Oct 24 at 6:54 AM PDT. (DBCRCON-102142) |
| Highway 395 Both Directions | Highway 395, in both directions. Travel advisory in effect at Cascade Dump Rd (1 km south of Christina Lake). Qualified travelers permitted entry. Travelers for Alaska must go through screening at one of three border crossings: Abbotsford-Huntington, Kingsgate, or Osoyoos. Further information here. Last updated Wed Aug 25 at 4:35 PM PDT. (DBC-16739) |
| Highway 3A | Highway 3A. Utility work planned between Nelson Ave and Jorgensen Rd for 0.5 km (Nelson). Starting Tue Oct 26 until Fri Oct 29. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Watch for traffic control personnel. 8:00am to 5:00pm daily on Nelson Bridge. Last updated Thu Oct 21 at 8:15 AM PDT. (DBC-34353) |
| Highway 3B | Highway 3B. Paving operations between Main St and Highway 3 Jct E for 13.6 km (14 km east of Fruitvale to Fruitvale). Until Fri Nov 19 at 6:30 PM PDT. From 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM PDT on weekdays and Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Motorcycles take caution on milled surfaces, watch for crew and equipment, Obey traffic control and construction speed zones. Last updated Fri Oct 22 at 4:30 PM PDT. (DBC-33031) |
| Highway 41 Both Directions | Highway 41, in both directions. Travel advisory in effect at US Border (British Columbia and USA Border). Qualified travelers permitted entry. Travelers for Alaska must go through screening at one of three border crossings: Abbotsford-Huntington, Kingsgate, or Osoyoos. Further information here. Last updated Wed Aug 25 at 4:34 PM PDT. (DBC-16736) |
| Highway 6 Both Directions | Highway 6, in both directions. Industrial traffic may slow or block regular traffic. Between Airport Road and Vector Road 6 km south of Salmo. Until Sun Oct 31. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT on weekdays and Sunday. Expect minor delays. Airport Road closed for first 500 meters, use Belmond Road detour. Last updated Sun Sep 26 at 6:20 AM PDT. (DBC-33568) |
| Highway 6 NS Both Directions | Highway 6 NS, in both directions. Travel advisory in effect at US Border (BC and WA Border, South of Salmo). Qualified travelers permitted entry. Travelers for Alaska must go through screening at one of three border crossings: Abbotsford-Huntington, Kingsgate, or Osoyoos. Further information here. Last updated Wed Aug 25 at 4:36 PM PDT. (DBC-16743) |
| Highway 6 NS Both Directions | Highway 6 NS, in both directions. Construction work between Nixon Rd and Telford Rd for 0.5 km (15 to 14 km north of Passmore). Until Sat Oct 30 at 7:00 PM PDT. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Culvert replacement 1 kilometer South of Nixon road. Thursday October 28 at 07:00am construction will operate through to Friday October 29 at 07:00pm. Last updated Wed Oct 20 at 1:36 PM PDT. (DBC-34310) |
| Highway 6 NS | Highway 6 NS. Blasting at Porcupine Creek Rd (9 km north of Salmo). Until Sat Nov 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM PDT. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT on weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last updated Wed Oct 13 at 2:29 PM PDT. (DBC-34148) |
| Other Roads | Hwy 31. Bridge construction at Kaslo River Bridge in Kaslo. Until Mon Nov 15. Expect minor delays. Traffic light controlled single lane alternating traffic 24 hrs daily. Last updated Mon Oct 4 at 8:18 AM PDT. (DBC-29683) |
| Other Roads | Hwy 3. Electrical maintenance planned at Canyon Lister Road near Creston. Starting Tue Oct 26 until Tue Oct 26. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Watch for traffic control personnel. 8:00am to 4:00pm. Last updated Tue Oct 19 at 3:32 PM PDT. (DBC-34303) |
| Highway 1 Both Directions | Highway 1, in both directions. Blasting between Harper Lake Rd and Coburn St for 4.0 km (Chase). Until Sun Oct 31 at 5:00 PM PDT. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT on weekdays and Saturday. Daily blast closures from 2km east to 2km west of Chase. 30 min closures 7AM to 5PM weekdays and Saturdays. Random minor delays all other times. Last updated Fri Jul 16 at 9:02 AM PDT. (DBC-27225) |
| Highway 1 | Highway 1. Paving operations between Little River Bridge and 1 Ave SW for 38.5 km (9 km east of Chase to Salmon Arm). Until Sun Oct 31 at 7:00 AM PDT. From 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM PDT on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Asphalt Surfacing from Salmon Arm 1st Avenue to Squilax-Anglemont Road. Expect up to 20 minute delays. Last updated Mon Aug 9 at 9:08 PM PDT. (DBC-31295) |
| Highway 1 Both Directions | Highway 1, in both directions. Construction work between 2nd Nations Rd and 4 Ave SW for 3.0 km (Salmon Arm). Until Wed Nov 30, 2022. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT daily. Watch for traffic control. Minor intermittent traffic stops for short durations, lane shifts and shoulder work for Highway 1 Realignment. September night paving 7pm-7am Single lane alternating traffic. Last updated Thu Aug 12 at 11:22 AM PDT. (DBC-28824) |
| Highway 1 Both Directions | Highway 1, in both directions. Utility work between 63 Ave NE and Rauma Ave for 22.8 km (Salmon Arm to Sicamous). Until Mon Feb 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM PST. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Replacing poles. Last updated Tue Mar 2 at 7:42 PM PST. (DBC-24837) |
| Highway 1 | Highway 1. Water pooling between Perry River Bridge and Victoria Rd W for 42.0 km (25 km east of Sicamous to Revelstoke). Last updated Sun Oct 24 at 11:05 PM PDT. (DBCRCON-102158) |
| Highway 33 Northbound | Highway 33, northbound. Maintenance between Bryden Rd and Homer Rd for 0.1 km (Kelowna). Until Fri Nov 5 at 3:00 PM PDT. Hwy 33 at Bryden Road. Removal of merge lane onto Hwy 33. Install curb/gutter, sidewalk, boulevard and transit stop improvements. Last updated Wed Oct 13 at 8:44 AM PDT. (DBC-34130) |
| Highway 6 EW Westbound | Highway 6 EW, westbound. Utility work between Buchanan Rd and Learmouth Rd (Coldstream). Until Fri Dec 31 at 3:00 PM PDT. Watermain upgrades on highway 6 from Learmouth Road to School Road in Lavington. Single lane alternating traffic. Up to 15min delays. Last updated Mon Sep 13 at 3:27 PM PDT. (DBC-33270) |
| Highway 6 EW Eastbound | Highway 6 EW, eastbound. Utility work at Bear Valley Rd (10 km east of Lumby). Until Fri Oct 29 at 5:00 PM PDT. Cable Placement along Highway 6 from Bear Valley Road to Monashee Creek Road, Lumby. Speed drop to 50km. Last updated Mon Oct 4 at 9:41 AM PDT. (DBC-33873) |
| Highway 97 Northbound | Highway 97, northbound. Travel advisory in effect between the start of Highway 97 and 6th Ave (3 km south of Osoyoos). Qualified travelers permitted entry. Travelers for Alaska must go through screening at one of three border crossings: Abbotsford-Huntington, Kingsgate, or Osoyoos. Further information here. Last updated Wed Aug 25 at 4:34 PM PDT. (DBC-16735) |
| Highway 97 Westbound | Highway 97, westbound. Maintenance between Douglas Lake Rd and Paxton Valley Rd for 9.0 km (18 km west of Falkland to 19 km east of Monte Creek). Until Sun Oct 31 at 5:00 PM PDT. Danger Tree Falling. Single Lane Alternating. Last updated Tue Oct 12 at 8:42 AM PDT. (DBC-34052) |
| Highway 97 | Highway 97. Utility work between Monte Lake Rd and Barnhartvale Rd for 1.5 km (17 to 18 km east of Monte Creek). Until Sun Oct 31 at 5:00 PM PDT. Highway 97 Monte Lake Rd to 1km South of Monte Lake Provincial Park. Telus emergency repairs due to forest fires. Last updated Tue Oct 12 at 8:16 AM PDT. (DBC-34094) |
| Highway 97C | Highway 97C. Watch for slippery sections between Trepanier Rd and Pennask Summit for 10.1 km (Pennask Summit). Last updated Sun Oct 24 at 5:23 PM PDT. (DBCRCON-102155) |
| Highway 97C | Highway 97C. Slushy sections between Pennask Summit and Loon Lake Rd for 34.4 km (Pennask Summit). Last updated Sun Oct 24 at 3:52 PM PDT. (DBCRCON-102064) |
| Other Roads Both Directions | Eastside Road, in both directions. Utility work between McLean Creek Road and Carmel Crescent 4 km north of Okanagan Falls. Until Wed Dec 22. Road closed. Detour in effect. Detour via McLean Creek Rd. Next update time Wed Dec 22 at 7:00 AM PDT. Last updated Sun Oct 17 at 9:03 PM PDT. (DBC-34157) |
| Westside Rd Both Directions | Westside Rd, in both directions. Bridge construction between Chief Saddleman Rd and Hummingbird Ave (39 km east of West Kelowna). Until Thu Nov 4 at 3:00 PM PDT. From 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM PDT on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Road closed for repairs. Whiteman Bridge. Weight Restriction 20,000kg in effect. Open to traffic and pedestrians on Mon, Wed, and Thur from 12-1230pm. Only pedestrian traffic 12-1230pm on Oct 19 and Oct 26. Last updated Fri Oct 15 at 10:10 AM PDT. (DBC-34192) |