Crowsnest Highway 3
Interior passes provide an east–west alternative with winter and wildfire exposure.
Wider regional considerations include avalanche control, heavy snow and wildfire disruptions.
BRITISH COLUMBIA · HIGHWAY GUIDE
Crowsnest Highway 3 road conditions
Hope · Princeton · Osoyoos
CORRIDORHope · Princeton · Osoyoos← 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
Road construction from Highway 3, Sunshine Valley to Manning Park Resort. Starting Mon Sep 28 until Fri Oct 23. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Expect delays. Last update: September 25th, 2026 at 4:23pm PDT.
Highway 3 · 2026-09-25T16:23:22-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Road construction from Highway 30. Starting Mon Oct 5. From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT, Monday and Tuesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 40KM. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 6:52am PDT.
Highway 30 · 2026-10-05T06:52:35-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Construction work at Highway 37A, Windy Hill Rest Area. Starting Tue Oct 6 until Tue Oct 13. From 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 7th, 2026 at 10:35am PDT. Reduced speeds to 50 km/hr through the work zone.
Highway 37A · 2026-10-07T10:35:50-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Tree pruning from Highway 3A, Balfour Wharf Road to At Keiran Road. Starting Mon Oct 26 until Fri Oct 30. From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: September 11th, 2026 at 9:59am PDT.
Highway 3A · 2026-09-11T09:59:51-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Road construction from Highway 37, 103m South of Hanna Creek North Bridge. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Wed Oct 14. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Tuesday and Wednesday. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 8th, 2026 at 9:12am PDT.
Highway 37 · 2026-10-08T09:12:29-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Construction work at Highway 37, Bell 1 Rest Area. Starting Tue Oct 6 until Tue Oct 13. From 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 7th, 2026 at 10:14am PDT. Reduced speeds to 50km/hr through the work zone.
Highway 37 · 2026-10-07T10:14:07-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Construction work at Highway 37, Meziadin Chain-On / Chain-Off Area. Starting Tue Oct 6 until Tue Oct 13. From 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT, every day. Single lane alternating traffic. Last update: October 7th, 2026 at 10:20am PDT. Reduced speed to 50 km/hr through the work zone.
Highway 37 · 2026-10-07T10:20:28-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Paving operations from Highway 3, Summit Creek Bridge to Kootenay Pass. Starting Mon Aug 10 until Mon Oct 26. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, Monday to Saturday. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 8th, 2026 at 12:15pm MST. No paving on long weekend from Oct 09 at 12PM to Tues. Oct. 11th at 6am. There will still be milled surfaces, uneven pavement and temporary lane lines.
Highway 3 · 2026-10-08T12:15:03-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Road construction at Highway 37, Krumm Avenue. Starting Thu Oct 8 until Thu Nov 5. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, every day. Right lane closed in both directions. Shoulder closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 8th, 2026 at 1:32pm PDT.
Highway 37 · 2026-10-08T13:32:26-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge maintenance from Highway 3, At Nicks Island Road to Highway 21 turnoff. Starting Mon Oct 26 until Fri Oct 30. From 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM MST, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Shoulder closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 5th, 2026 at 1:34pm MST. Work taking place at the Kootenay River Bridge.
Highway 3 · 2026-10-05T13:34:45-07:00
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VancouverBritish Columbia
Highway 1 bridges and Sea to Sky approaches carry very different traffic.
Local road guide →KelownaBritish ColumbiaHighway 97 and the Okanagan Connector change rapidly with elevation.
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 Hope · Princeton · Osoyoos 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.