Yellowhead Highway 16
Remote northern drives and freight movements merit weather and fuel planning.
Wider regional considerations include avalanche control, heavy snow and wildfire disruptions.
BRITISH COLUMBIA · HIGHWAY GUIDE
Yellowhead Highway 16 road conditions
Prince George · Smithers · Prince Rupert
CORRIDORPrince George · Smithers · Prince Rupert← All British Columbia
Before you go
Confirm closures, surface conditions, direction of travel and the last published report with the road authority.
Official source – British Columbia ↗Environment Canada weather alerts
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These are meteorological alerts for the region, not proof that any particular highway is closed.
snowfall warning
2026-10-09 22:18 UTC© Environment and Climate Change Canada · Full official weather warnings
DriveBC official road event feed
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These are source-reported events, not a claim that other road sections are clear.
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 · 2026-10-01T06:50:42-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Utility work from Highway 16, 31m Southeast of Port Edward Turnoff to Rainbow Lake Cres. Starting Wed Oct 7 until Thu Oct 15. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 4:27pm PDT.
Highway 16 · 2026-10-05T16:27:23-07:00
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 · 2026-10-05T16:31:57-07:00
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: September 24th, 2026 at 11:17am PDT.
Highway 16 · 2026-09-24T11:17:21-07:00
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. Centre lane closed. Last update: October 8th, 2026 at 1:55pm PDT.
Highway 16 · 2026-10-08T13:55:11-07:00
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Cities near this corridor
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Local road guide →KamloopsBritish ColumbiaHighways 1 and 5 connect interior mountain travel.
Local road guide →A useful check for this stretch
Surface reports and weather
Road conditions along Prince George · Smithers · Prince Rupert may vary independently from conditions elsewhere in British Columbia. Consider avalanche control, heavy snow and wildfire disruptions.
What if the live feed is missing?
An unavailable report is not a clear-road report. Treat the status as unknown and check official agency updates, road signs and posted restrictions.