Current Emergency Highway Advisories and Resources

31 Responses to Current Emergency Highway Advisories and Resources

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   Kerriann on August 21, 2018 at 10:46 am

   Just curious if Settlers road is accessible??

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     tranbceditor on August 21, 2018 at 12:49 pm

     Hi there Kerriann,

     We don’t have a Settlers Road on our list of closures, but we do have Settlement Road. Perhaps you can confirm with your local regional district? We have a list on the side of this page with links. Hope that this helps.

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   Tanya on August 21, 2018 at 10:08 am

   Hi there

   We’re driving down from Alaska to Vancouver in the next couple of days as we need to return our rental by the 29th. We wanted to know what the best options are and if there are any road closures on any of the major routes?
   Is the Cassiar highway and the 99 open?
   We wanted to give our selves 5-6 days to get home but are aware of the air quality warning so could wait it out a few more days if recommended.
   Please advise

   Thank you

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     tranbceditor on August 21, 2018 at 1:28 pm

     Hi Tanya,

     At this time DriveBC.ca is reporting Highway 51 is closed in both directions from Telegraph Creek to Junction with Highway 37, in Dease Lake (111 km) because of wildfire. to wildfire. There are no closures or impacts listed for Highway 37 (Cassiar Highway) but we do encourage you to read the following website with tips for travel along the route.

     https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/routes-and-driving-conditions/highway-37-stewart-cassiar

     At this time there are no closure listed on BC Highway 99 into Vancouver, however; given the unpredictable nature of wildfire activity, this could change very quickly. We encourage you to check regularly with DriveBC.ca for updated information along your proposed route. Likewise, we can’t predict how the air quality will change in the coming days or weeks. We have a list of links on the side of this page which can give you more information on that as well. We hope that this helps. Thanks for connecting with us here and safe travels.

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   Simon on August 21, 2018 at 9:19 am

   Is it safe to drive from Vancouver to Kelowna?
   It looks like all the roads are out of the way of fire…

   Thank you.

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     tranbceditor on August 21, 2018 at 1:20 pm

     Hi Simon,

     At this time Highways 1, 5 and 97C between Vancouver and Kelowna are not impacted by wildfire closures. As you know, smoke continues across the province and so you should expect decreased visibility on your travels. Given the unpredictable nature of wildlfire activity, the situation can change quickly so please check DriveBC.ca for up to the minute road condition and closures information.

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   Babs on August 21, 2018 at 6:58 am

   Traveling from Stewart/ Hyder to Dease Lake. Is that possible?

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     tranbceditor on August 21, 2018 at 1:32 pm

     Hi Babs,

     At this time there are no closures on Highway 37/37A due to wildfire activity.

     Highway 51 is closed in both directions from Telegraph Creek to Junction with Highway 37, in Dease Lake (111 km) because of wildfire.

     Please check DriveBC.ca regularly for updates.

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   Jen on August 20, 2018 at 10:30 pm

   Hello, we are travelling from Alberta to Penticton. What would be the safest route to take?

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     tranbceditor on August 21, 2018 at 1:37 pm

     Hello Jen,

     DriveBC is reporting that a travel advisory for limited visibility due to wildfire smoke on BC Highway 1 16km east of Revelstoke. We encourage you to check DriveBC.ca for up to the minute travel conditions 24/7.

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   Lavdim on August 20, 2018 at 9:17 pm

   We are traveling from osooyes to lethbridge just wondering if hwy3 is afected

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     tranbceditor on August 21, 2018 at 12:57 pm

     Hello,

     Thanks for connecting with us here. DriveBC.ca is your best bet for highway closures and issues. Here is the current list of events for Highway 3.

     http://www.drivebc.ca/#listView&road=Highway%203

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   Anonymous on August 20, 2018 at 8:00 pm

   we are leaving from Vernon BC and going towards Abbotsford BC I’m just curious if there’s any road closures or anything going on with the fire I didn’t see anything but I was just wondering what’s the best way to keep updated

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     tranbceditor on August 21, 2018 at 12:51 pm

     Hi there,

     This page is only monitored during business hours, please check with DriveBC.ca for 24/7 road information along your chosen route.

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   Baiju on August 20, 2018 at 7:04 pm

   Hi , I would like to go Banff and radium hot spring from Edmonton by hyway 11(red Deer to Rocky Mountain hyway)August 21,22 23 . Is any problems this way?????

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     tranbceditor on August 21, 2018 at 1:15 pm

     Hello Baiju,

     We can’t speak to current conditions on Alberta Highway 11, however BC Highway 93 does have a travel advisory in effect. Our traveller information website, DriveBC.ca reports: Highway 93 Both Directions – Travel advisory in effect for Highway 93 from Castle Junction to Radium Hot Springs. Crews working along highway, and smoke from the wildfire is affecting visibility for drivers. Expect reduced speed and possible delays. Highway may be closed anytime without advanced notice to ensure safety for motorists. Travel is recommended between 7 AM and 2 PM MDT. Drivers may take Highway 1 and 95 through Golden BC as alternate route. Please check frequently with DriveBC.ca as it is the most up to date information you will find on highway conditions in BC.

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   Denis on August 20, 2018 at 6:57 pm

   We are planning a trip to drive from Edmonton to Jasper to Blue River to Vernon/Kelowna. Our trip will continue to Canmore Alberta then up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper. Then back to Edmonton.

   What can we expect in driving conditions to these destinations?

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     tranbceditor on August 21, 2018 at 1:42 pm

     Hello Denis,

     Please expect decreased visibility due to smoke from wildfires on your route and continue to check our traveller information site for any impacts to travel along your proposed route. We’ve also just released a blog with tips for travel during the wildfires: https://www.tranbc.ca/2018/08/21/what-you-need-to-know-about-travelling-during-bc-wildfires/

     Hope that this helps.

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    Chris on August 20, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    Hi,
    tomorrow starts our camping trip from Vancouver to Calgary.
    The route we will drive Passes the following places:
    Vancouver
    Whistler
    Kamloops
    Blue River
    Mount Robson
    Jasper
    Lake Louise
    Banff
    Calgary

    Is this route save regarding wildfire activities? Do you recomend an alternative route?

    Thank you for your support!

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      tranbceditor on August 21, 2018 at 1:39 pm

      Hello!
      At this time the route you have outlined is not impacted by wildfire activity except for the wildfire smoke that is impacting the province and reducing visibility. Check DriveBC.ca for up to the minute information and read our latest blog for tips on travel in BC during the wildfire season. https://www.tranbc.ca/2018/08/21/what-you-need-to-know-about-travelling-during-bc-wildfires/

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    Bob F on August 20, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    Highway 97 is still open?

    Also wondering about Lower Point on the Alaska highway. I thought I saw an evacuation notice, but nothing about highway closures.

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      tranbceditor on August 20, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      Hi Bob,

      You will see information on DriveBC.ca about Hwy 97 (no closures): http://drivebc.com/#listView&road=Highway%2097

      If there is no information about a highway closure posted on DriveBC, it means there is no closure. Our staff are working with wildfire officials, RCMP and regional districts to keep travellers and evacuees safe. Things can change rapidly in wildfire scenarios, so stay tuned to DriveBC.ca for current information, available 24/7.

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    Lucenia on August 20, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    Hello there
    We are travelling from Banff to Kelowna. How safe is it to drive?

    Thanks

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      tranbceditor on August 20, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      Hi Lucenia,

      Thanks for asking about the drive from Banff to Kelowna.

      DriveBC.ca shows there are no incidents or road conditions that will affect your route. Please note that on Hwy 1, rock scaling is underway at Yoho National Park, 8 km west of the Alberta/BC border. Work will be underway 24/7 from April 23 to November 15. Expect minor delays. Reduced speed zones in effect. Be prepared to stop. Watch for hauling truck traffic and obey all signs and traffic control personnel.

      We suggest you check DriveBC.ca before you leave so you can know before you go!

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    Karl Graetz on August 19, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    Is hwy 16 open from Alberta border to Prince Rupert

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      tranbceditor on August 20, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Karl,
      As of this writing, Highway 16 is open. However conditions can change. Please check DriveBC.ca to keep up to date on all travel advisories and updates.

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    Adrian Hildebrand on August 19, 2018 at 9:26 am

    Could you post the southern regions please ! I live in the south eastern BC and I can’t find the report on us .

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      tranbceditor on August 20, 2018 at 1:42 pm

      Hi Adrian,
      At this time, we are only covering side roads as DriveBC.ca continues to provide all information about highways. There are some travel advisories due to smoke on Highway 3 in the West Kootenay area but not closures (at the time of this posting)
      For area specific information, I’ve left some links here:
      Okanagan-Shuswap – http://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/Okanagan-Shuswap.html
      Thompson-Nicola – http://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/Thompson-Nicola.html
      West Kootenay – http://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/WestKootenay.html

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        tranbceditor on August 20, 2018 at 4:09 pm

        If there are no closures, then nothing is posted in DriveBC.ca to say that. (It only indicates if there ARE closures, incidents, conditions or events). Things can change quickly during a wildfire, so stay tuned to DriveBC.ca

        For the southeast area of BC, see: http://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/RockyMountain.html

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    Mark on August 17, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    We would like to travel from Calgary to revelstoke south on 23 to halcyon hot springs .

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      tranbceditor on August 20, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      Hi Mark
      The best way to get the most up to date information is to check DriveBC.ca. It’ll have all the information you need when you need it.

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