Major Southern Interior Route Back Open
Officials have reopened Highway 3 (the Crowsnest Highway) between Hope and Princeton after a temporary closure that disrupted travel across this key southern Interior corridor. The reopening came after crews worked to clear the road and ensure safe driving conditions following adverse weather and related hazards.
The closure had been in place while crews addressed snow-packed sections, icy stretches, and roadside debris that made travel unsafe for motorists. With the road now clear, drivers can again use the route for both local and through traffic.
What Led to the Closure
Earlier this week, weather systems brought heavy snow and winter conditions to parts of the southern Interior, prompting the Ministry of Transportation to close the highway temporarily. Snow buildup, freezing temperatures and limited visibility combined to create hazardous conditions that made the closure necessary until plows and crews could make the corridor safer.
Travel Advice and Conditions
Although Highway 3 is open again, drivers should remain alert for patches of ice, snow build-up in shaded areas, and changing conditions as winter weather persists. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure encourages motorists to check DriveBC updates before travelling, ensure vehicles are fitted with winter tires, and allow extra time for trips during ongoing winter weather.
Road crews continue to monitor conditions and may adjust speed limits or issue advisories as needed to keep travellers safe through the season.
What This Means for Travellers
The reopening restores a vital connection for residents, commercial drivers and those heading to holiday destinations or returning home. Highway 3 links communities across the southern Interior, and its status is key for local commerce, tourism and daily travel.
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