BC Gov News

Wildfire activity is increasing in the B.C. Interior and travel on some provincial highways is being affected.

Drivers are advised that the slow lane of Highway 99 southbound will be closed through the Geoge Massey Tunnel overnight Friday.

The second phase of a wildlife fencing project aimed at preventing collisions between people and wildlife on Highway 3 begins this summer.

Drivers are advised of an upcoming lane closure on Highway 7 between Murray Street and Stave Lake Street as construction continues to improve the commercial truck route through Mission.

Drivers are advised of an upcoming lane closure on Highway 7 between Murray Street and Stave Lake Street as improvements to the commercial truck route through Mission continue.

Major blasting to remove unstable material above Highway 97 north of Summerland is complete. 

Work to improve safety and road stability on Highway 97 continues as the second phase of the Cottonwood Hill Project, part of the Cariboo Road Recovery Projects, begins this summer.

Preliminary construction is expected to begin this fall on a project to provide a smoother driving experience and reduce congestion on Highway 1 east of Revelstoke. 

With work underway on improvements to Highway 1 between 216th and 264th streets, drivers should expect traffic-pattern changes due to construction activity for the duration of the project.

Drivers are advised that the slow lane of Highway 99 southbound will be closed through the George Massey Tunnel overnight Tuesday.