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BC Gov News B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency due to regional wildfires. Find evacuation info at EmergencyInfoBC.ca. For Emergency Support Services, visit ess.gov.bc.ca. BC Gov News Skip to main content Skip to footer Live Webcast News News By Ministry Office of t…

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BC Gov News B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency due to regional wildfires. Find evacuation info at EmergencyInfoBC.ca. For Emergency Support Services, visit ess.gov.bc.ca. BC Gov News Skip to main content Skip to footer Live Webcast News News By Ministry Office of the Premier Agriculture and Food Attorney General Children and Family Development Citizens' Services Education and Child Care Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Energy and Climate Solutions Environment and Parks Finance Forests Health Housing and Municipal Affairs Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Infrastructure Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat Jobs and Economic Growth Labour Mining and Critical Minerals Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Public Safety and Solicitor General Social Development and Poverty Reduction Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Transportation and Transit Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Subscribe Live Webcast By Ministry Office of the Premier Agriculture and Food Attorney General Children and Family Development Citizens' Services Education and Child Care Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Energy and Climate Solutions Environment and Parks Finance Forests Health Housing and Municipal Affairs Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Infrastructure Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat Jobs and Economic Growth Labour Mining and Critical Minerals Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Public Safety and Solicitor General Social Development and Poverty Reduction Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Transportation and Transit Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Skip to main content Skip to footer Transportation and Transit Honourable Mike Farnworth Honourable Mike Farnworth and House Leader Read Bio Contact Email: [email protected] Transportation and Transit Single-lane-alternating traffic expected on Fulford-Ganges Road Friday, August 7, 2026 3:15 PM Drivers are advised that single-lane-alternating traffic will be in effect on Fulford-Ganges Road between Seaview Road and Cranberry Road as crews complete drainage and safety improvements. Read More New chain-up areas coming to Highway 37, Highway 37A Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:40 PM Translations Supporting safer travel, strengthening highway services in the North Read More Reopening of Highway 97 near Clinton Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 PM Drivers are advised of the impending opening of Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House in the south Cariboo, currently closed due to the Pear Lake Wildfire. Read More Traffic-pattern changes coming for Highway 1 at Mount Lehman Road Friday, August 14, 2026 3:35 PM Drivers are advised to expect overnight traffic-pattern changes when travelling Highway 1 eastbound at Mount Lehman Road, starting as early as Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Read More Highway 97 opens with limited hours Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:35 PM Drivers are advised of a limited opening of Highway 97 through Summerland in the Central Okanagan. Read More Improving traffic flow, safety with Keating Cross Road Overpass completion Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:35 PM New overpass removes risky left turns, improves access, traffic flow Read More New roundabout improves traffic flow at Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road intersection Monday, August 10, 2026 5:15 PM Drivers are advised that the new roundabout at the intersection of Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road is open to traffic. Read More Highway 99 overnight closures planned in Delta Aug. 10, 11 Friday, August 7, 2026 1:10 PM Drivers are advised to expect overnight delays on Highway 99 in Delta on Monday, Aug. 10, and Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, as crews install new bridge girders for the 78th Street overpass. Read More Abbotsford Airshow expected to draw crowds, increase traffic congestion Friday, August 7, 2026 9:45 AM Travellers using Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley are advised to expect delays during the Abbotsford Airshow on the weekend. Read More Delays expected on long-weekend travel through Highway 5 Friday, July 31, 2026 10:56 AM Travellers using Highway 5 (Coquihalla) between Hope and Merritt should prepare for significant delays during B.C. Day long weekend. Read More Chilliwack Lake Road lane closures planned for remediation work Monday, July 27, 2026 9:10 AM Chilliwack Lake Road lane closures planned for remediation work Read More Evacuation contingency protocols in place for Highway 99 Soo River Bridge construction site Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:20 AM The Ministry of Transportation and Transit is working closely with the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, the Village of Pemberton, Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, and BC Wildfire Services in support of the ongoing wildfire situation in the region. Read More Northwest Marine Drive closed for Spanish Banks Creek culvert replacement Friday, July 24, 2026 5:15 PM Drivers are advised of a road closure planned along Northwest Marine Drive at Spanish Banks in Vancouver, starting Monday, July 27, 2026. Read More Traffic diversions coming for Highway 1, Highway 11 Friday, July 24, 2026 8:40 AM Drivers are advised to expect overnight traffic-pattern changes on Highway 1 and Highway 11, starting on Monday, July 27, 2026  Read More Highway 3 closure adds to limited Interior travel options Thursday, July 23, 2026 4:25 PM Drivers travelling east of Hope are advised that Highway 3 remains closed for traveller safety due to wildfires. Read More Search News Load More News Media Contacts Ceara Kavanagh Direct: 250-812-1016 Cell: 250-812-1016 [email protected] Alternate: Joanne Whittier Direct: 250-387-0172 Cell: 250-893-5650 [email protected] After hours: 250-356-8241 More from this Ministry Factsheets Ministry Website Ministry Photos Ministry Videos Featured Topics DriveBC Inland ferries Transportation projects Engineering standards and guidelines Transportation reports and reference Featured Services Transportation permits & approvals Vehicle safety and enforcement Contracting with the ministry The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments. We can help in over 220 languages and through other accessible options. 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