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Highway 16 — Prince George to Smithers · Alberta border → Prince George closures and restrictions

Current closures and restrictions from the responsible road authority. Missing information is never treated as proof that the road is open.

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Road status unknownUpdates may be delayed

2 currently effective reports; 0 upcoming; 0 with unconfirmed timing. The route-wide status uses currently effective records only.

Records were retrieved at Oct 5, 2026, 2:01 p.m. PDT. Schedule status updates locally while this page remains open.

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Upcoming reports
0
Timing unconfirmed
0

Closures and restrictions

Matching closure and restriction records: 2 active, 0 upcoming, 0 timing unconfirmed. Counts match the lists below.

Active reports

2
CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Bridge construction at Highway 16, At Slim Creek Bridge. Starting Wed Sep 23 until Fri Oct 16. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect delays. Width restriction: 4.4m. Last update: October 1st, 2026 at 6:50am PDT. Max load width 6.1 m. Min load ground clearance 0.5.

Highway 16 · Slim Creek Bridge · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 23, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 1, 2026, 6:50 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 16, At Small River Road and Rest Area and 47km Southeast of McBride to At Holmes River Bridge. Starting Wed Sep 23 until Fri Oct 23. Lane blocked. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 23rd, 2026 at 3:42pm PDT.

Highway 16 · McBride Highway 16 E · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Sep 23, 2026, 3:42 p.m. PDT

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