Highway Conditions

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Mountain Pass Conditions

Kicking Horse Pass

Hwy 1 · 1,627 m
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Highway Travel

Vancouver / Merritt

Hwy 5 South / CoquihallaKamloops → Hope
Major travel impact
Zopkios Southbound - N highway camera
DriveBC cameraZopkios Southbound – NN · 5Updated Sep 16, 5:15 am
5 active events1 closure event
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CONSTRUCTIONMinor
ConstructionClosure advisory
Highway 5

Construction work from Highway 5, At Exit 250 to Larson Hill to At Exit 256 to Coldwater Road. Starting Tue Aug 25. Left lane closed in both directions. Expect delays. Last update: September 5th, 2026 at 6:32pm PDT. 24/7 construction. Please obey signage, slow down and watch for roadside workers. Expect delays.

Updated Sep 5, 6:32 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMajor
Construction
Highway 5

Bridge construction from Highway 5, In Merritt and Exit 286: Merritt – 97C to At Exit to Highway 5A North & Merritt. Starting Tue Aug 25 until Sat Oct 31. Watch for traffic control. Width restriction: 5m. Speed Limit restriction: 50km/h. Last update: August 28th, 2026 at 3:25pm PDT. 1 lane open in each direction at all times.

Updated Aug 28, 3:25 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Kamloops-Merritt Highway 5A

Utility work from Highway 5A, At Nicola River Rd to At Peterhope Road. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Wed Oct 21. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 2:52pm PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 2:52 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Dry Gulch Bridge

Construction work at Highway 5. Starting Wed Sep 9 until Thu Sep 17. All day, every day. Right lane blocked. Last update: September 14th, 2026 at 10:05am PDT. Please slowdown and obey signage 24/7.

Updated Sep 14, 10:05 am
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Henning Creek Bridge

Paving operations. Starting Tue Aug 11 until Wed Sep 30. From 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Watch for traffic control. Possible delays of up to 20 minutes.

Updated Aug 11, 10:00 am

Salmon Arm / Revelstoke / Calgary

Hwy 1 East / Trans-CanadaKamloops → BC / Alberta border
Major travel impact
Rogers Pass highway camera
DriveBC cameraRogers PassE · 1Updated Sep 16, 5:20 am
18 active events7 closure events
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CONSTRUCTIONMinor
ConstructionClosure advisory
Trans-Canada Highway

Construction work from Highway 1, At W/B Exit to Illecillewaet Brake Check / Rest Area to At Jack Macdonald Snowshed. Starting Tue Jul 14. All day, every day. Expect 30 minutes delay. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:06pm PDT. Expect 30 min delays between 7pm-8am Monday evening through Sunday morning. 2 hr closures between 4am-6am Tuesday through Saturday. 2 hour closures between 1am and 3am Sunday. Short holds anytime.

Updated Sep 15, 8:06 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
ConstructionClosure advisory
Trans-Canada Highway

Rest area closed at Highway 1, Redgrave Rest Area. Starting Tue Jul 14. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 9:06pm MDT. Redgrave rest area is permanently closed. New rest area will be built just west of the current location. Stay tuned for more updates as construction progresses.

Updated Sep 15, 8:06 pm
INCIDENTMinor
IncidentClosure advisory
Trans-Canada Highway W

Washrooms closed at Highway 1, In Revelstoke and at Revelstoke Rest Area. Until Sat Oct 31. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:06pm PDT. The Revelstoke Rest Area will be closed due to highway upgrades in the area. Nearby rest areas remaining open: Illecillewaet Break check – Commercial and passenger, Rutherford rest area – Passenger, Shelter Bay rest area – Passenger and The Last Spike rest area – commercial and passenger.

Updated Sep 15, 8:06 pm
INCIDENTMinor
IncidentClosure advisory
Trans-Canada Highway

Washout from Highway 1 to Beaver Valley Rd. Right lane closed. Watch for traffic control. Expect delays. Speed Limit restriction: 50. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:06pm PDT. Next update: October 2nd, 2026 at 12:00pm PDT. Emergency rehab work September 14-October 2. Left lane remains open on Beaver Hill.

Updated Sep 15, 8:06 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
ConstructionClosure advisory
Trans-Canada Highway W

Rock scaling from Highway 1. Starting Tue Sep 15 until Thu Sep 24. Right lane closed. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 9:06pm MDT. Use caution when passing crew and equipment working.

Updated Sep 15, 8:06 pm
INCIDENTMinor
IncidentClosure advisory
Trans-Canada Highway SW

Required maintenance from Highway 1, In Salmon Arm to 3 Street SW, In Salmon Arm. Until Tue Sep 22. Left turn lane closed. Centre lane closed. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:01pm PDT. Next update: September 21st, 2026 at 7:00am PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 8:01 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMajor
ConstructionClosure advisory
Trans-Canada Highway

Construction work from Highway 1, In Sicamous and Old Sicamous Road to In Sicamous and Solsqua-Sicamous Road. Starting Wed Aug 19. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 9th, 2026 at 7:48am PDT. As of September 16 – Road Closed from 9AM-3PM PT on weekdays and Saturday. Alternate routes: Highway 97A and 97B. Single lane alternating traffic Mon-Sat 8PM-6AM. Local access to Old Sicamous Rd and Old Spallumcheen Rd at top of hour when closures in place. No thru-traffic.

Updated Sep 9, 7:48 am
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Trans-Canada Highway

Construction work from Highway 1, At Quartz Creek Bridge to Wiseman Road. Starting Mon Apr 20 until Sun Dec 20. Expect delays. Watch for traffic control. Width restriction: 5 meters. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 9:06pm MDT. Expect single lane alternating traffic 24 hours a day Sept 15th to Nov 7th.

Updated Sep 15, 8:06 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Trans-Canada Highway

Road maintenance from Highway 1, At Bench Snowshed. Starting Tue Sep 8 until Fri Oct 30. All day, every day. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:06pm PDT. Snowshed maintenance. Intermittent short term stoppages. Speeds reduced to 30 km/hr. Lane width reduced to 3.2m. Watch for traffic control and expect delays. Please reach out to Online Constructors at 604-791-8264 to coordinate wide load passage.

Updated Sep 15, 8:06 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Summit Lake Overhead

Geotechnical investigation at Highway 1, At Summit Lake Overhead. Starting Mon Sep 21 until Fri Oct 2. From 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM PDT, every day. Lane blocked. Expect minor delays. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:06pm PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 8:06 pm

Cache Creek

Hwy 1 WestKamloops → Cache Creek
Major travel impact
Cache Creek highway camera
DriveBC cameraCache CreekE · 1Updated Sep 16, 5:15 am
3 active events1 closure event
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CONSTRUCTIONMinor
ConstructionClosure advisory
Trans-Canada Highway W

Construction work from Highway 1, In Kamloops and 2km West of Copperhead Drive Underpass to At Exit 366 to Copperhead Drive. Starting Tue Aug 25 until Sat Oct 31. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:07pm PDT. Motorists are advised to pull as far ahead as possible and do brake checks in the right lane within the brake check. Washrooms closed, use Hwy 5 – Inks Lake Brake Check..

Updated Sep 15, 8:07 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Trans-Canada Highway

Utility work from Highway 1, 11km South of Cache Creek to 12km South of Cache Creek. Starting Mon Apr 27. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:09pm PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 8:09 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Trans-Canada Highway

Construction work from Highway 1, Nicomen River Rd to At Exit From Highway 1 Northbound to Highway 8. Starting Tue Aug 25 until Wed Jun 30. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Expect minor delays. Last update: August 25th, 2026 at 2:02pm PDT.

Updated Aug 25, 2:02 pm

Clearwater / Valemount

Hwy 5 NorthKamloops → Valemount
Minor events
Clearwater - N highway camera
DriveBC cameraClearwater – NN · 5Updated Sep 16, 5:11 am
9 active events
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CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Highway 5

Construction work at Highway 5. Starting Tue Sep 8. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:07pm PDT. Watch for crew and equipment working. Use caution when passing.

Updated Sep 15, 8:07 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Highway 5

Construction work at Highway 5, 37km East of Clearwater and At Martin Creek Fsr / Pullout (North End). Starting Tue Aug 25 until Thu Oct 1. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:07pm PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 8:07 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Highway 5

Tree pruning from Highway 5, Webb Rd to Thuya Creek Rd. Starting Fri Sep 18 until Fri Sep 18. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:07pm PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 8:07 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Highway 5

Road construction from Highway 5, Edwards Rd to River Heights Dr. Starting Thu Sep 10 until Fri Sep 18. From 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM PDT, weekdays. Open to traffic. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:07pm PDT. Please watch for Trucks turning, crew members and equipment. Gravel Hauling.

Updated Sep 15, 8:07 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
at Six Mile/HWY 5 Bridge

Highway 5, in both directions. Bridge construction at Six Mile/HWY 5 Bridge (10 km south of Blue River). Until Fri Nov 27. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Lane width reduction to 3.8 m wide lane, with a max 4.4m width including overhang. In addition, a maximum weight, restriction of 85T. Last updated Mon Sep 14 at 4:05 PM PDT. (DBC-92573)

Updated Sep 14, 4:05 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Avola Overhead Bridge

Highway 5. Bridge maintenance between Avola Overhead Bridge and Avola Bridge (Avola). From 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM PDT on weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last updated Mon Sep 14 at 12:22 PM PDT. (DBC-94180)

Updated Sep 14, 12:22 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Avola Overhead Bridge to Blue River Bridge

Highway 5. Mowing between Avola Overhead Bridge and Blue River Bridge for 40.2 km (Avola to Blue River). From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT on weekdays. Watch for traffic control. Last updated Mon Sep 14 at 12:18 PM PDT. (DBC-94179)

Updated Sep 14, 12:18 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
at Wire Cache Rest Area

Highway 5, in both directions. Maintenance planned at Wire Cache Rest Area (14 km south of Avola). Starting Mon Sep 21 at 6:00 AM PDT until Sun Sep 27 at 6:00 PM PDT. From 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT on weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Watch for traffic control personnel. Last updated Tue Sep 1 at 9:53 AM PDT. (DBC-94086)

Updated Sep 1, 9:53 am
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Miledge Creek Bridge to Thunder River Rd

Highway 5, southbound. Construction work between Miledge Creek Bridge and Thunder River Rd for 4.9 km (17 to 12 km north of Blue River). Until Sat Nov 7 at 5:00 PM PST. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST on weekdays. Watch for traffic control. Single Lane Alternating Traffic will only be required for a brief duration during mobilization and demobilization of materials and equipment. Last updated Mon Jan 26 at 10:10 AM PST. (DBC-82106)

Updated Jan 26, 10:10 am

Kelowna

Hwy 5A / Hwy 97C via Aspen GroveKamloops → Kelowna
Major travel impact
Pennask Summit - W highway camera
DriveBC cameraPennask Summit – WW · 97CUpdated Sep 16, 5:21 am
5 active events2 closure events
More info
INCIDENTMajor
IncidentClosure advisory
Trout Creek Main 45 km north of Princeton to Summerland 45 km north of Princeton

Princeton Summerland Rd. There is a wildfire between Trout Creek Main and Summerland 45 km north of Princeton. Road closed. Watch for traffic control. Alternate Routes: Highway 5A and Highway 3. Next update time Wed Sep 16 at 3:00 PM PDT. Last updated Mon Sep 14 at 1:24 PM PDT. (DBC-93947)

Updated Sep 14, 1:24 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
ConstructionClosure advisory
Highway 97C

Road maintenance from Highway 97C, At Exit to Sunset Main Road to At Exit to Brenda Mine Road / Chain off Area. Starting Mon Sep 14 until Fri Sep 18. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Right lane blocked. Shoulder closed. Last update: September 1st, 2026 at 1:34pm PDT.

Updated Sep 1, 1:34 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMajor
Construction
Highway 5

Bridge construction from Highway 5, In Merritt and Exit 286: Merritt – 97C to At Exit to Highway 5A North & Merritt. Starting Tue Aug 25 until Sat Oct 31. Watch for traffic control. Width restriction: 5m. Speed Limit restriction: 50km/h. Last update: August 28th, 2026 at 3:25pm PDT. 1 lane open in each direction at all times.

Updated Aug 28, 3:25 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Kamloops-Merritt Highway 5A

Utility work from Highway 5A, At Nicola River Rd to At Peterhope Road. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Wed Oct 21. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 2:52pm PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 2:52 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Highway 97C

Road construction at Highway 97C, In Logan Lake and At Highland Valley Copper Mine. Starting Mon Sep 14 until Fri Oct 2. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 14th, 2026 at 1:14pm PDT.

Updated Sep 14, 1:14 pm

Vernon / North Okanagan

Hwy 1 East / Hwy 97 South via FalklandKamloops → Vernon
Major travel impact
Falkland highway camera
DriveBC cameraFalklandSE · 97Updated Sep 16, 5:20 am
9 active events2 closure events
More info
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
ConstructionClosure advisory
Trans-Canada Highway W

Construction work from Highway 1, In Kamloops and 2km West of Copperhead Drive Underpass to At Exit 366 to Copperhead Drive. Starting Tue Aug 25 until Sat Oct 31. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:07pm PDT. Motorists are advised to pull as far ahead as possible and do brake checks in the right lane within the brake check. Washrooms closed, use Hwy 5 – Inks Lake Brake Check..

Updated Sep 15, 8:07 pm
INCIDENTMinor
IncidentClosure advisory
Trans-Canada Highway SW

Required maintenance from Highway 1, In Salmon Arm to 3 Street SW, In Salmon Arm. Until Tue Sep 22. Left turn lane closed. Centre lane closed. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:01pm PDT. Next update: September 21st, 2026 at 7:00am PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 8:01 pm
INCIDENTMinor
Incident
Trans-Canada Highway

Unplanned protest or special event from Highway 1 to Campground Road, In Salmon Arm. Until Wed Sep 16. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:00pm PDT. Next update: September 16th, 2026 at 9:00am PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 8:00 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Trans-Canada Highway

Falling rock from Highway 1, At Des Fosses Road to Monte Creek Junction. Starting Tue Sep 15. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 3:27pm PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 3:27 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Highway 97B NE

Shoulder maintenance from Highway 97B, In Salmon Arm to In Salmon Arm. Starting Wed Sep 16. From 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM PDT, Wednesday and Thursday. Expect minor delays. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 3:04pm PDT. Roadside/Shoulder Brushing.

Updated Sep 15, 3:04 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Highway 97

Bridge maintenance at Highway 97. Starting Thu Aug 27. From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT, Thursday. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 3:04pm PDT.

Updated Sep 15, 3:04 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Shuswap River Bridge

Bridge maintenance at Highway 97A. Starting Mon Aug 17. From 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT, Monday to Thursday. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 3:03pm PDT. Bridge Deck Repair.

Updated Sep 15, 3:03 pm
CONSTRUCTIONMinor
Construction
Trans-Canada Highway

Construction work from Highway 1, Ford Rd to Bolton Rd. Starting Mon Sep 14 until Sat Oct 31. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 3:03pm PDT. Watch for crews and equipment. Expect minor delays. Localized speed reductions, lane drops and Intermittent minor stoppages possible.

Updated Sep 15, 3:03 pm
INCIDENTMinor
Incident
Old Ferry Rd to Des Fosses Rd

Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway), in both directions. Watch for falling rocks between Old Ferry Rd and Des Fosses Rd for 44.1 km (14 km east of Chase to 7 km east of Kamloops). Last updated Thu Sep 10 at 12:31 AM PDT. (DBC-93918)

Updated Sep 10, 12:31 am

Outdoor Conditions

At-a-glance outdoor planning

Next 24 hours
Current AQHI1 Low Risk
Forecast AQHI max3 Low Risk
UV index
Wind chill-2°C
Maximum gust
Precipitation chance0%
Current visibility
Thunderstorm riskLow
Updated: 2026-09-16_05:00:00

Sunrise, Sunset & Daylight

Kamloops, British Columbia

Today
Sunrise6:38 am
Sunset7:13 pm
Daylight12 hr 34 min
Change228 seconds shorter than yesterday
Civil twilight6:06 am – 7:45 pm
Moon phaseWaxing Crescent · 25% illuminated
Updated: 2026-09-16_05:24:50Next scheduled refresh: 2026-09-17_00:05:00