British Columbia Highway 3 road conditions
Hope to the Alberta border through Manning Park, Osoyoos, Castlegar and Cranbrook: the Crowsnest Highway. Closures, winter road conditions, construction and collisions on British Columbia Highway 3, in order along the road.
British Columbia Highway 3: no full closures reported
As of 11:21 a.m. PDT. 10 entries; latest update 2 days ago.
Mountain passes on Hwy 3
Collisions and incidents now 0
Lane closures and construction 10
- Constructionwestbound
Paving operations: Hope and First Avalanche Gate to Exit 171: Old Hope Princeton Way
Since Fri, Aug 28, 3:44 p.m. PDT
Paving operations from Highway 3, In Hope and First Avalanche Gate to Exit 171: Old Hope Princeton Way. Starting Mon Aug 31 until Sat Oct 31. From 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Watch for traffic control. Watch for crews and equipment working. Speeds reduced to 60km/h through work zones. Detours will be in effect for off and on-ramp closures when night work takes place.
DriveBC · BC · updated September 29, 2026
- Lane closureboth directions
Road maintenance: Snass Creek Bridge to Skagit River #1 Bridge
Since Thu, Sep 24, 2:19 p.m. PDT
Road maintenance from Highway 3, At Snass Creek Bridge to At Skagit River #1 Bridge. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Fri Nov 6. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Expect 20 minutes delay. Single lane alternating traffic. Rockworks mesh repair.
DriveBC · BC · updated September 24, 2026
- Constructionboth directions
Road construction: Sunshine Valley to Manning Park Resort
Since Fri, Sep 25, 4:23 p.m. PDT
Road construction from Highway 3, Sunshine Valley to Manning Park Resort. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Fri Oct 23. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Expect delays.
DriveBC · BC · updated September 25, 2026
- Lane closureboth directions
Road maintenance: Second Avalanche Gate
Since Wed, Jun 24, 5:31 p.m. PDT
Road maintenance from Highway 3, Second Avalanche Gate. Starting Wed Dec 10. Open to traffic. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 30 km/h in Manning Park 42km east of Hwy 5 junction. One lane open in each direction.
DriveBC · BC · updated September 1, 2026
- Lane closureboth directions
Road maintenance
Since Fri, Jul 17, 3:07 p.m. PDT
Road maintenance. Starting Mon Jul 13 until Tue Dec 22. Lane closures in both directions. Watch for traffic control. Expect alternating lane closures in both directions 24/7. Watch for traffic control.
DriveBC · BC · updated August 7, 2026
- Shoulder closureeastbound
Utility work: Willis Ranch Rd to Daly Dr
Since Thu, Sep 24, 9:45 a.m. PDT
Utility work from Highway 3, Willis Ranch Rd to Daly Dr. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Fri Oct 23. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, every day. Work on shoulder. Watch for crews.
DriveBC · BC · updated September 24, 2026
- Lane closureboth directions
Paving operations: Summit Creek Bridge to Kootenay Pass
Since Wed, Aug 12, 10:33 a.m. MST
Paving operations from Highway 3, Summit Creek Bridge to Kootenay Pass. Starting Mon Aug 10 until Mon Oct 26. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. No paving on long weekend from Oct 09 at 12PM to Tues. Oct. 11th at 6am. There will still be milled surfaces, uneven pavement and temporary lane lines.
DriveBC · BC · updated 2 days ago
- Lane closureboth directions
Paving operations
Since Wed, Aug 5, 4:33 p.m. MST
Paving operations. Starting Mon Aug 17 until Sat Oct 24. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control. No work during long weekends. Emergency vehicles will be accommodated through work sites.
DriveBC · BC · updated August 5, 2026
- Lane closureeastbound
Bridge maintenance: Nicks Island Road to Highway 21 turnoff
Since Mon, Oct 5, 1:02 p.m. MST
Bridge maintenance from Highway 3, At Nicks Island Road to Highway 21 turnoff. Starting Mon Oct 26 until Fri Oct 30. From 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM MST, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Shoulder closed. Watch for traffic control. Work taking place at the Kootenay River Bridge.
DriveBC · BC · updated 5 days ago
- Lane closureboth directions
Bridge maintenance: 56m Southwest of Ryan Bridge to 109m Northeast of Ryan Bridge
Since Thu, Oct 1, 3:33 p.m. MDT
Bridge maintenance from Highway 3, 56m Southwest of Ryan Bridge to 109m Northeast of Ryan Bridge. Starting Thu Oct 15 until Thu Oct 15. Single lane alternating traffic.
DriveBC · BC · updated October 1, 2026
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