Current highway information

Highway 16 — Prince George to Smithers travel alerts and notifications

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Road status unknownUpdates may be delayed

4 currently effective reports; 2 upcoming; 5 with unconfirmed timing. The route-wide status uses currently effective records only.

Records were retrieved at Oct 14, 2026, 5:26 a.m. PDT. Schedule status updates locally while this page remains open.

Active reports
4
Upcoming reports
2
Timing unconfirmed
5
Completed / ended schedules
0
Cancelled reports
0

Upcoming reports

2
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Bridge maintenance at Highway 16. Starting Mon Oct 19 until Fri Oct 23. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 9:47am PDT.

Highway 16 · Copper River Bridge

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 19, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 9:47 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work at Highway 16, In Prince Rupert and At Smithers Street. Starting Mon Oct 19 until Mon Oct 19. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 9th, 2026 at 9:29am PDT.

Highway 16 · Park Avenue

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 19, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 9, 2026, 9:29 a.m. PDT

Timing unconfirmed

5
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Geotechnical investigation from Highway 16, In Prince George and At 2nd Avenue to At Brunswick Street. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Fri Oct 16. From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Tuesday to Friday. Centre lane closed. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 7:01am PDT.

Highway 16 · Victoria Street

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

DriveBC reports this event, but its current timing cannot be confirmed. It may still affect travel; check the official source before proceeding.

Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 7:01 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 16, 31m Southeast of Port Edward Turnoff to Rainbow Lake Cres. Starting Wed Oct 7 until Fri Oct 23. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 10:33am PDT.

Highway 16 · Highway 16

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 7, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

DriveBC reports this event, but its current timing cannot be confirmed. It may still affect travel; check the official source before proceeding.

Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 10:33 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work from Highway 16. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Tue Dec 1. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, every day. Expect 10 minutes delay. Expect delays. Lane closures in both directions. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 50km. Last update: October 10th, 2026 at 2:29pm PDT. Use caution when passing crew and equipment on highway.

Highway 16 · Highway 16 W

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 28, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

DriveBC reports this event, but its current timing cannot be confirmed. It may still affect travel; check the official source before proceeding.

Official update: Oct 10, 2026, 2:29 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work at Highway 16, In Prince Rupert. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Mon Nov 30. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 4:31pm PDT.

Highway 16 · McBride Street

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 5, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

DriveBC reports this event, but its current timing cannot be confirmed. It may still affect travel; check the official source before proceeding.

Official update: Oct 5, 2026, 4:31 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work from Highway 16, Khyex River Bridge to Work Channel Road. Starting Sat Sep 26 until Fri Oct 30. From 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 28th, 2026 at 3:53pm PDT.

Highway 16 · Khyex River Bridge

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

DriveBC reports this event, but its current timing cannot be confirmed. It may still affect travel; check the official source before proceeding.

Official update: Sep 28, 2026, 3:53 p.m. PDT

Data status

Source: DriveBC

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Environment Canada

Weather along the corridor

Current
Alerts
0
Temperature
4°C
Wind
4 km/h
Gust
30 km/h

No active Environment Canada weather alert currently matches this corridor. Conditions can still vary locally.

Nearest weather location: Smithers · observed Oct 14, 2026, 5:00 a.m. PDT.
Today
Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating late this morning. High 10. UV index 2 or low.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low plus 2.
Thursday
Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h in the morning. High 11. UV index 1 or low.
Thursday night
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 9.
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