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Metaline Falls / Nelway

Metaline Falls / Nelway Border Crossing

The Metaline Falls / Nelway border crossing is located on Washington Hwy 31 and British Columbia Hwy 6.

Metaline Falls / Nelway Port Information

  • US Border Crossing: 8am to 8pm
  • Canadian Port: 8am to 12 pm
  • Limited border hours may change.  Call border office or confirm hours of operation.
  • You can get traffic information for Washington over the phone using the 511 system. Simply dial 5-1-1 and say “traffic”. If you cannot dial 511 on your phone you can also use the toll-free number 1-800-695-7623
  • To hear current road conditions in British Columbia you can call (800)-550-4997.
  • Port GPS coordinates- Latitude & Longitude: 48.999901, -117.29992

Current Road Conditions in Washington and British Columbia

We have special pages showing all current road advisories for the State of Washington and the Province of British Columbia. These pages show problems such as roadway accidents, snow or ice, lane closures or blockages, construction, road restrictions, traffic problems, and roadwork around the border crossing.

Telephone Numbers for the Border Customs Offices at Metaline Falls and Nelway

  • Metaline Falls U.S. Customs Office Telephone Number: (509) 446-4421
  • To contact Canadian Customs or other border services at this port call the Canadian Border Information Service (BIS) which can answer your questions or transfer you directly to the Canadian port.

Webcams of Road Conditions Near the Metaline Falls / Nelway Border Crossing

These webcams show the road conditions near the port of entry. You may need to refresh your browser to see current conditions.

Live Traffic Camera – Metaline Falls at Washington State Route 31 about 16 miles south of the Canadian Border.
Live Traffic Camera – Metaline Falls at Washington State Route 31 about 16 miles south of the Canadian Border. Source: WSDOT

Live Traffic Camera – Hwy 3 at Hwy 6, looking west on Hwy 3 north of the border crossing. (elevation: 671 metres)
Live Traffic Camera – Hwy 3 at Hwy 6, looking west on Hwy 3 north of the border crossing in Salmo BC. (elevation: 671 metres)

Metaline Falls / Nelway Port of entry Location and Traffic Conditions Map

“To view Current Traffic Conditions at this border crossing, select “View Larger Map” and turn on the traffic layer

Traffic Alerts for Northeast Washington

Below are the travel alerts issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation for Northeast Washington which includes the area around the border crossing. This reports all major accidents, weather related problems, construction and other events that may affect your travel.

Silver Alert
Statewide - The Washington State Patrol is asking for the public's assistance in locating the following vehicle, a 2003 Gold Mazda Protege with Washington License # BPE 2921. If you have any information about this vehicle, please, call 911 immediately. Last Updated: 9/27/2020 4:03 AM

MODERATE IMPACT
SR 231 Both Directions - Closure on SR 231 both directions from Valley at milepost 72 to US395 milepost 75 beginning at 10:00 pm on September 8, 2020 until October 5, 2020. Last Updated: 9/8/2020 9:55 PM More Info
At milepost 75
MODERATE IMPACT
I-90 Eastbound - The EB on-ramp to I-90 at Freya Street, MP 284 in the Spokane Valley is closed until further notice for construction, use an alternate route. Beginning at 10:50 am on June 22, 2020 until further notice. Last Updated: 6/23/2020 10:02 AM More Info
At milepost 284
MODERATE IMPACT
SR 290 Both Directions - SR 290 closed for bridge replacement starting near MP 0.5 at the Spokane River, City of Spokane, EB 290 is closed at Hamilton Street, WB 290 is closed at Iron Court, commercial vehicles are diverted to Freya Street, all other traffic can use Mission Street, beginning at 6:18 am on June 3, 2020 until further notice. Follow signed detour route and expect delays. Last Updated: 6/3/2020 8:04 AM More Info
From milepost 1 to milepost 2
MODERATE IMPACT
SR 231 Both Directions - Lane closure with temporary traffic signal on SR 231 MP 74.5 near US 395, just South of Chewelah, beginning at 10:45 am on January 28, 2020 until further notice. Motorists should expect delays. Last Updated: 2/1/2020 10:30 PM More Info
At milepost 74
MODERATE IMPACT
Wellesley Both Directions - The City of Spokane: Starting Wednesday, Nov. 20, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin constructing the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) Wellesley Avenue interchange. During this time, Wellesley Avenue between Market Street and Freya Street will be closed to pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic. The closure and interchange work will last until the end of 2022. Please use alternate routes. Last Updated: 11/12/2019 8:53 AM More Info

MODERATE IMPACT
SR 21 Both Directions - Construction on SR 21 both directions at milepost 145.6 near W Fork Sanpoil River until further notice. Drivers will need to be alert approaching the bridge as the temporary structure is a single lane bridge with alternating traffic. Last Updated: 7/30/2019 8:42 AM More Info
At milepost 146
LOW IMPACT
Freya St Both Directions - Spokane County will have lane restrictions for road work on Freya Street between 55th and 57th Ave, until about September 30, 2020. Expect delays, use other routes. Last Updated: 9/15/2020 8:40 AM More Info

LOW IMPACT
Geiger Bv Both Directions - Spokane County will have Geiger Blvd closed between Soda Road and Electric Ave (Spokane City Limits) for road work starting on August 17th to November 30, 2020. Use other routes and expect delays. Last Updated: 9/15/2020 8:34 AM More Info

LOW IMPACT
Forker Rd Both Directions - Spokane County will have lane closures with flagged traffic for road work on Progress Road and Forker Rd. Expect delays, estimate road to open September 22, 2020. Last Updated: 9/15/2020 8:33 AM More Info

LOW IMPACT
Hallett Rd Both Directions - Spokane County will have lane closures for road work on Hallett Road between Assembly Rd and West Terrace St. Starting on September 3 to September 8, 2020. Expect delays. Last Updated: 9/6/2020 5:24 PM More Info

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