Current highway information

Highway 16 — Prince George to Smithers · Prince George → Smithers incidents and travel disruptions

Current incidents and travel disruptions reported for this highway, including the latest update time and affected section when available.

Official transportation source
Road status unknownCurrent

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

Records were retrieved at Oct 13, 2026, 9:27 p.m. PDT. Schedule status updates locally while this page remains open.

Active reports
1
Upcoming reports
0
Timing unconfirmed
2
Completed / ended schedules
0
Cancelled reports
0

Incidents and disruptions

Active reports

1
CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Road maintenance from Highway 16, In Vanderhoof and At Nechako Avenue to At Ryley Avenue. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Sat Nov 7. Shoulder closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 7:44am PDT.

Highway 16 · 1st Street W · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 7:44 a.m. PDT

Timing unconfirmed

2
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

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

Data status

Source: DriveBC

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