Road conditions and wildfire context

Highway 97 — Okanagan & Cariboo

Official DriveBC road events and latest camera images for key Okanagan and Cariboo sections of Highway 97, with FireRadar wildfire context.

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Official road report

Road status unknownCurrent

DriveBC has not provided enough currently effective road status information to label this route open, restricted or closed. This does not confirm the road is open, unrestricted or safe. Upcoming or unclear schedules are shown separately; check the official source before travel.

Active reports: 8
Upcoming reports: 2

Road reports and scheduled work

Active reports

CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work from Highway 97, 34km North of Quesnel to In Quesnel. Starting Mon Jul 20 until Sun Nov 15. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 9:16am PDT. Widening, drainage improvements and construction of the northbound left turn lane at the Highway 97-Olson Road intersection in addition to culvert replacement .

Highway 97 · Highway 97 · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Jul 20, 2026 to Nov 16, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 5, 2026, 9:16 a.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Bridge construction at Highway 97, At Beatton River Bridge. Starting Tue Sep 22 until Sun Nov 15. Single lane alternating traffic. Width restriction: 3.8m. Length restriction: 27.5m. Height restriction: 5.33m. Weight vehicle restriction: 81,500 kg. Last update: September 29th, 2026 at 11:09am MST. Beatton Bridge Construction, just north of Pink Mountain Road.

Highway 97 · Beatton River Number 1 Bridge · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 22, 2026 to Nov 16, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Sep 29, 2026, 11:09 a.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 97, At Darby Road to At Mitchell Road. Starting Wed Sep 23 until Thu Oct 15. Lane closures in both directions. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 23rd, 2026 at 10:07am PDT.

Highway 97 · Hart Highway · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 23, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Sep 23, 2026, 10:07 a.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Bridge construction at Highway 97, In NRRM and At Bougie Creek Bridge. Starting Tue Sep 22 until Sat Oct 31. Single lane alternating traffic. Height restriction: 5.33. Length restriction: 27.5. Weight vehicle restriction: 81,500. Last update: September 22nd, 2026 at 1:58pm MST. Bridge construction at the Bougie Bridge south of Prophet River.

Highway 97 · Alaska Highway · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 22, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Sep 22, 2026, 1:58 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Road maintenance from Highway 97, 34km North of Quesnel to 25km Northeast of Quesnel. Starting Thu Apr 30. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect delays. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:10pm PDT. Reduce speed, watch for crews at work.

Highway 97 · Highway 97 · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: May 1, 2026 to onward (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Sep 15, 2026, 8:10 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

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.

Highway 97 · Highway 97 · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Aug 27, 2026 to onward (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Sep 15, 2026, 3:04 p.m. PDT

INCIDENTMINORActive

INCIDENT

Industrial traffic from Highway 97, 1km Southeast of Crooked River Rest Area N Access to 2km Southeast of Crooked River Rest Area N Access. Until Fri Oct 16. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 23rd, 2026 at 9:54am PDT. Next update: October 15th, 2026 at 5:00pm PDT.

Highway 97 · Hart Highway · 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: Sep 23, 2026, 9:54 a.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 97, 19km Southeast of Clinton and Loon Lake Rd to 70 Mile House. Starting Mon Aug 17. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 8:09pm PDT. Next update time Wed Sep 30 at 12:00 PM PDT.

Highway 97 · Highway 97 · Current source state: All Lanes Open

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

Official update: Sep 15, 2026, 8:09 p.m. PDT

Upcoming reports

CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work from Highway 97, In Prince George and At Shady Lane to In Prince George and 14m West of Houghtaling Road. Starting Thu Oct 22 until Thu Oct 22. Right lane closed. Last update: October 9th, 2026 at 2:41pm PDT.

Highway 97 · Hart Highway

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 22, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 9, 2026, 2:41 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORUpcoming

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work at Highway 97, 22km Southeast of Williams Lake. Starting Wed Oct 21 until Wed Oct 21. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, Wednesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 4:16pm PDT.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 21, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 4:16 p.m. PDT

Timing unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Shoulder maintenance from Highway 97, At Church Road to At Trudeau Road. Starting Wed Oct 14 until Wed Oct 14. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 4:12pm PDT. Northbound Passing Lane closed.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

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Official update: Oct 5, 2026, 4:12 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Shoulder maintenance from Highway 97, At Parenteau Road to At Bannock Road. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Sat Oct 24. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 4:20pm PDT.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

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Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 4:20 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations at Highway 97, 5km Northwest of Dawson Creek. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Wed Oct 14. From 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM MST, Tuesday and Wednesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 7:33am MST. Slow down and follow direction of traffic control.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

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Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 7:33 a.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Bridge maintenance from Highway 97, In Taylor. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Sat Oct 31. From 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM MST the next day, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect minor delays. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 7:32am MST. Deck welding taking place. Single lane alternating traffic with pilot cars. Overweight and oversized loads exceeding widths of 3.85 meters OR 12.6 Feet , will be required to wait until after 3:30am to cross.

Highway 97 · Taylor Bridge

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

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Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 7:32 a.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Bridge maintenance at Highway 97, In NRRM and At Adsett Creek Bridge. Starting Wed Sep 2 until Thu Oct 15. From 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 7:29am MST.

Highway 97 · Adsett Creek Bridge

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 2, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

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Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 7:29 a.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work from Highway 97, Callan Rd to N Beach Rd. Starting Tue Sep 8. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, Tuesday to Saturday. Speed Limit restriction: 70 km/h all day, every day. Last update: October 9th, 2026 at 2:18pm PDT. Watch for gravel trucks entering/exiting work zones and avoid following work vehicles into turning lanes. Speed reduced to 50km/h during hauling operations.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 8, 2026 to onward (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

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Official update: Oct 9, 2026, 2:18 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 97, In Prince George and Northwood Pulp Road to In Prince George and Hoferkamp Road. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Wed Oct 14. From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, Tuesday and Wednesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 9th, 2026 at 1:55pm PDT.

Highway 97 · Hart Highway

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

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Official update: Oct 9, 2026, 1:55 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations from Highway 97, In Clinton to 83 Mile. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Sat Oct 24. From 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 27th, 2026 at 9:53pm PDT.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

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Official update: Sep 27, 2026, 9:53 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations from Highway 97, Mt Solitude to Powder King Rd. Starting Mon Aug 17 until Thu Nov 12. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 9:52am MST.

Highway 97 · Highway 97 S

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

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Official update: Sep 24, 2026, 9:52 a.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Paving operations from Highway 97, Bear Lake to Redrocky Creek. Starting Tue Aug 11 until Sat Oct 31. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 9:45am PDT. Pilot car controlled.

Highway 97 · Hart Highway

Schedule: Source dates: Aug 11, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

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Official update: Sep 24, 2026, 9:45 a.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work at Highway 97, At Sweetwater Road. Starting Tue Sep 22 until Fri Oct 16. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 70 km/h. Last update: September 22nd, 2026 at 2:23pm MST. Speed reduction in effect: 50km/h, Monday to Friday from 7am-7pm. Speed reduced to 70km/h during inactive work hours.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 22, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

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Official update: Sep 22, 2026, 2:23 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Roadside brushing at Highway 97, In Quesnel and At Northstar Road Overpass. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Sun Nov 1. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 29th, 2026 at 1:24pm PDT. BC Wildfire Service performing fuel management near roadway.

Highway 97 · Highway 97 N

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

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Official update: Sep 29, 2026, 1:24 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Road maintenance from Highway 97, In West Kelowna and Glenrosa Rd. to In Peachland and Huston Rd. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Thu Oct 15. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 6:55pm PDT. Brushing in both directions. Watch for slow moving vehicles.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

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Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 6:55 p.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Construction work at Highway 97, 34km North of Quesnel and Olsen Rd intersection. Starting Mon Aug 17 until Sun Nov 15. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 9:59am PDT. Intersection improvements. Intermittent lane closures in both directions. Speed reduction in place. Watch for traffic control.

Highway 97 · Highway 97

Schedule: Source dates: Aug 17, 2026 to Nov 16, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

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Official update: Oct 5, 2026, 9:59 a.m. PDT

CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Mowing from Highway 97, In Osoyoos to Highway 3, In Keremeos. Starting Thu Sep 17 until Thu Oct 15. From 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, every day. Last update: September 29th, 2026 at 11:42am PDT. Watch for crews and equipment working.

Highway 97 · 97th Street

Schedule: Source dates: Sep 17, 2026 to Oct 15, 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 29, 2026, 11:42 a.m. PDT

Data status

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Current

Last updated: Oct 13, 2026, 6:55 p.m. PDT

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Update details

FireRadar checked: Oct 14, 2026, 6:38 a.m. PDT
Page prepared: Oct 14, 2026, 7:01 a.m. PDT
Normal update timing: 5 minutes

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Official highway cameras

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Fort St. John - N

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Highway 97 at 100 Avenue in Fort St. John, looking north.

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WR Bennett Bridge 04

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WR Bennett Bridge mid-span, connecting Kelowna and West Kelowna, looking west.

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McLeese Lake - W

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Highway 97 and Beaver Lake Road junction north of McLeese Lake, looking west.

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Chetwynd - W

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Highway 97 about 9 km east of Chetwynd at Wabi Estates Road, looking west.

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Dawson Creek - W

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Highway 97 at Dangerous Goods Route, west of Dawson Creek, looking west.

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Summit Lake Road - S

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Highway 97 about 49 km north of Prince George at Summit Lake Road, looking south.

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Source: DriveBC · Camera lookup Oct 14, 2026, 7:01 a.m. PDT · 24 cameras

Highway information

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Fire bans and restrictions

Fire restrictions along Highway 97 — Okanagan & Cariboo

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Weather

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Wildfire impact

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