Westside Road Closed in Both Directions
July 21, 2026, Highway 3 is closed in both directions from Sunshine Valley to Manning Park. Highway 5 is the only alternate route and watch for highway crews and signage.
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August 2, 2026: Westside Road is closed in both directions between Traders Cove Road and Highway 97 North for 57.9 km due to wildfire. Detour available via Highway 97.
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Highway 97 Closed in Both Directions
July 21, 2026, Highway 3 is closed in both directions from Sunshine Valley to Manning Park. Highway 5 is the only alternate route and watch for highway crews and signage.
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August 2, 2026: Highway 97 is closed in both directions from Loon Lake Road and 76 Mile Frontage Road for 60.3 km due to wildfire. Detour available via Highway 1 through Kamloops, to Highway 5 and Highway 24.
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Expect Delays on Highway 5 on long-weekend
Travellers using Highway 5 (Coquihalla) between Hope and Merritt should prepare for significant delays during B.C. Day long weekend.
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Travellers using Highway 5 (Coquihalla) between Hope and Merritt should prepare for significant delays during B.C. Day long weekend.
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Chaumaux Road is Closed in Both Directions
July 2026, Chaumaux Road is closed in both directions due to Boston Bar forest fire.
Starts:
Boston Bar
At Boston Bar Station Rd and Chaumox Rd and Riverside Rd
Ends:
4 Barrel Rd
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July 2026, Chaumaux Road is closed in both directions due to Boston Bar forest fire.
Starts:
Boston Bar
At Boston Bar Station Rd and Chaumox Rd and Riverside Rd
Ends:
4 Barrel Rd
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Campfire Ban in Effect July 10, 2026
As of July 10th, 2026 a Category 1 campfire ban will be in effect in the Thompson Okanagan.
A category 1 campfire, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, refers to any fire that is:
No larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide
Used for recreational purposes or by a First Nation for ceremonial purposes
For more information, please visit www.Gov.BC.ca.
As of July 10th, 2026 a Category 1 campfire ban will be in effect in the Thompson Okanagan.
A category 1 campfire, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, refers to any fire that is:
No larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide
Used for recreational purposes or by a First Nation for ceremonial purposes
For more information, please visit www.Gov.BC.ca.
Expect Delays on Highway 1 Due Boston Bar Forest Fire
July 2026, expect delays along Highway 1 between Tuckkwiowhum Rd and Jackass Summit for 26.9 km due to single lane traffic and reduced speed limit because of Boston Bar forest fire.
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July 2026, expect delays along Highway 1 between Tuckkwiowhum Rd and Jackass Summit for 26.9 km due to single lane traffic and reduced speed limit because of Boston Bar forest fire.
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Expect Major Delays on Highway 3
Expect Major Delays along Highway 3 as road maintenance work continues between Sunshine Valley and Manning Park Resort for 46.2 km. There is a speed reduction to 30 km/h and single lane alternating traffic only at KM 42 between Hope and Manning Park.
Follow speed limit and drive to weather conditions. Commercial vehicles encouraged to use alternate route. No oversized loads.
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Expect Major Delays along Highway 3 as road maintenance work continues between Sunshine Valley and Manning Park Resort for 46.2 km. There is a speed reduction to 30 km/h and single lane alternating traffic only at KM 42 between Hope and Manning Park.
Follow speed limit and drive to weather conditions. Commercial vehicles encouraged to use alternate route. No oversized loads.
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Effective May 17 2024 - Illegal to transport your watercraft with the drain plug still in place.
Effective May 17 2024 in B.C. it is now illegal to transport your watercraft with the drain plug still in place.
Before transporting a boat or other watercraft, owners/operators must remove the drain plug and drain all water on dry land including all internal compartments such as ballasts, bilges, and live wells.
For more information visit www.gov.bc.ca