Road conditions

Repairs to city streets in downtown Williams Lake are set to begin after Stampede. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo)

Pothole patching to begin on Williams Lake streets after Stampede weekend

Road repair contract awarded worth over $1.4 million

 

The Trans Canada Highway west of Revelstoke will be closed at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, for avalanche control activity. No detour will be available. (DriveBC)

Avalanche control to close Highway 1 near Revelstoke

Control activity on the Trans Canada west of Revelstoke to start at 1 p.m. Sunday; no detour available

 

A multi-vehicle collision involving trucks and cars killed one person and closed the Trans-Canada Highway between Salmon Arm and Sicamous Saturday, Jan. 8. The road remains closed in both directions Sunday. (@desiprotruckerpb09 photo)

UPDATE: One man killed in Trans-Canada Highway multi-vehicle collision in Shuswap

Highway 1 remains closed between Salmon Arm and Sicamous; detours available

 

Snow accumulations could be as much as 30 centimetres through Saturday on Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton. (file photo)

Heavy snowfall expected on Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton

A snowfall warning has also been issued for the Central and Eastern Fraser Valley

Snow accumulations could be as much as 30 centimetres through Saturday on Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton. (file photo)
A grader works on the rough, gravel patch on Highway 20 in Williams Lake this week. The spot has been a bone of contention for motorists for several weeks now. (Photo submitted)

Cariboo leaders demand temporary asphalt on Highway 20 and Dog Creek Road

Rough ride for motorists on gravelled areas impacted by historical slide

  • Jul 14, 2021
A grader works on the rough, gravel patch on Highway 20 in Williams Lake this week. The spot has been a bone of contention for motorists for several weeks now. (Photo submitted)
Rip rap being installed on the Quesnel Hixon Road, one of more than 90 sites impacted by spring freshet in the Cariboo Chilcotin. (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure photo)

Spring freshet impacting 90-plus road sites in Cariboo Chilcotin region

Ten road sites closed, 60 roads impacted

Rip rap being installed on the Quesnel Hixon Road, one of more than 90 sites impacted by spring freshet in the Cariboo Chilcotin. (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure photo)
A shorter detour has been completed for motorists on the Horsefly Road. (Eric Irving photo)

Short detour created around Horsefly Road washout

Motorists can use Bells Lake gravel pit road

A shorter detour has been completed for motorists on the Horsefly Road. (Eric Irving photo)
The aerial image of the Horsefly Road April 23 shows the damage from high water. (Dawson Road Maintenance Facebook photo)

ROAD REPORT: Highway 20 near Anahim Lake, Horsefly Road hit hard by spring freshet

Latest update provided by Dawson Road Maintenance

  • Apr 24, 2021
The aerial image of the Horsefly Road April 23 shows the damage from high water. (Dawson Road Maintenance Facebook photo)
The Horsefly Road is closed at Bells Lake Road due to a washout as of Thursday afternoon, April 22. (Misty Schulz photo)

Horsefly Road closed at Bells Lake Road due to washout Thursday, April 22

There are detours in place

The Horsefly Road is closed at Bells Lake Road due to a washout as of Thursday afternoon, April 22. (Misty Schulz photo)
City workers were out repairing potholes on Mackenzie Avenue North on Tuesday, March 9. (Monica Lamb-Yorski - Williams Lake Tribune)

Drivers want Likely Road repaved, city crews begin tackling Williams Lake’s potholes

Cariboo resident has started a petition

City workers were out repairing potholes on Mackenzie Avenue North on Tuesday, March 9. (Monica Lamb-Yorski - Williams Lake Tribune)
Icy roads are impacting area roads, as indicated here where a vehicle left the road on Highway 97 South near White Road Monday, Jan. 25. (Photo submitted)

DriveBC warns of compact snow, slippery sections on Cariboo Chilcotin highways

Temperatures will remain below zero through the week

Icy roads are impacting area roads, as indicated here where a vehicle left the road on Highway 97 South near White Road Monday, Jan. 25. (Photo submitted)
A convoy of vehicles passes through Heckman Pass on Highway 20 as cleanup operations continued Saturday. Dawson Road Maintenance is asking motorists to watch for crews and equipment working throughout the area. (Dawson Road Maintenance photo/Facebook)

Highway 20 reopens between Anahim Lake and Bella Coola after winter storm Friday

“We appreciate your patience as we continue to clear wood debris and widen sections of the road.”

A convoy of vehicles passes through Heckman Pass on Highway 20 as cleanup operations continued Saturday. Dawson Road Maintenance is asking motorists to watch for crews and equipment working throughout the area. (Dawson Road Maintenance photo/Facebook)
The Rudy Johnson Bridge remains closed due to a mudslide nearby. (Penny Gentles photo)

UPDATE: Road opened to single vehicle alternating traffic at Rudy Johnson Bridge

Mudslide is between Buckskin Road and Stack Valley Road

The Rudy Johnson Bridge remains closed due to a mudslide nearby. (Penny Gentles photo)
Residents of Riske Creek came to the rescue of a truck driver who slid off Highway 20 in icy conditions with a load of calves Tuesday night (Oct. 27). (Facebook photo)

Riske Creek residents rush to scene of overturned cattleliner on Highway 20 Tuesday night

Residents rounded up cattle and directed traffic in the dark during a heavy snowfall

Residents of Riske Creek came to the rescue of a truck driver who slid off Highway 20 in icy conditions with a load of calves Tuesday night (Oct. 27). (Facebook photo)
Roads conditions are poor on Highway 97 Wednesday, Oct. 28. (Photo submitted)

UPDATE: Highway 97 opened to single lane traffic south of 150 Mile House due to collision

Winter driving conditions continue

Roads conditions are poor on Highway 97 Wednesday, Oct. 28. (Photo submitted)
With winter months drawing closer, BC RCMP Traffic Services are reminding drivers to be prepared, and drive safely. (Pixabay)

Be prepared and drive safely, say BC RCMP as winter draws closer

Police provide list of ways to stay safe while driving in winter conditions

With winter months drawing closer, BC RCMP Traffic Services are reminding drivers to be prepared, and drive safely. (Pixabay)
Rain prompts travel advisories, road closures in Cache Creek area

Rain prompts travel advisories, road closures in Cache Creek area

No stopping during heavy rain on highways near Cache Creek

Rain prompts travel advisories, road closures in Cache Creek area
Dawson Road Maintenance is gravelling side roads in the Cariboo region and asking the public to watch for crews turning on and off highways. (Dawson Road maintenance photo)

Gravelling of Cariboo sideroads underway

Additionally, sweeping and electrical upgrades are slated for highway areas

Dawson Road Maintenance is gravelling side roads in the Cariboo region and asking the public to watch for crews turning on and off highways. (Dawson Road maintenance photo)
Emcon Services Inc. is reminding motorists to heed traffic signs north of Quesnel. (Emcon Services Inc. Facebook photo)

Highway 97 traffic speed reduced just north of Quesnel due to land movement

Both lanes are still open

Emcon Services Inc. is reminding motorists to heed traffic signs north of Quesnel. (Emcon Services Inc. Facebook photo)
Sealcoating from the Sheep Creek Brake Check to Hodgson Road will take place this year. (Monica Lamb-Yorski file photo)

Highway improvements slated this summer near Williams Lake and Quesnel

Road resurfacing season is moving ahead despite COVID-19

Sealcoating from the Sheep Creek Brake Check to Hodgson Road will take place this year. (Monica Lamb-Yorski file photo)