BC Highway - Road Closure News

Major Events

Big Bar Ferry Both directions Closed in both directions at Fraser River because of Ferry Out of Service. Aerial tram open to foot traffic only. Updated on Fri Feb 3 at 8:40 pm. (ID# 121407)
Highway 97 Both directions Two (2) lanes open in both directions under the Westside Road Overpass until further notice. Updated on Mon Jan 23 at 10:32 am. (ID# -31589)
Little Fort Ferry Both directions Closed in both directions at Little Fort Ferry across North Thompson River because of ice on the river until further notice. Updated on Fri Feb 3 at 7:39 pm. (ID# 121143)
McLure Ferry Both directions Closed in both directions at North Thompson River because of ice on the river, until further notice. Updated on Fri Feb 3 at 7:39 pm. (ID# 121187)

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