Highway 1 Fraser - Thompson - Travel Advisories
Last updated on August 9, 2024
Highway 1 Reinstatement Program, Fraser – Thompson Corridor is underway and may create travel delays throughout the corridor.
Location
- Hope to Spences Bridge
Conditions
- While Highway 1 remains open, travellers should expect significant delays and changes to traffic patterns, including reduced speed zones and single lane alternating traffic
- Check DriveBC for conditions and events that may be affecting Highway 1
Vehicle Restrictions
- Oversize and overweight permit restrictions are in place for travel on Highway 1 between Hope and Spences Bridge.
- Highway 1 between Boston Bar and Lytton loads are limited to:
- Maximum overall width of 3.8 m
- Weights as outlined in the Commercial Transport Regulations (overweight permits are not available)
- Loads outside these dimensions are required to contact the provincial permit centre and use an alternate route to access Lytton and surrounding areas (i.e., Highway 5 Coquihalla to Merritt, then 97C to Highway 1 at Ashcroft, or Highway 5 Coquihalla to Kamloops, then 97 to Highway 1 at Cache Creek).
Anticipated construction delays
Expect travel delays as we continue to repair the damage to Highway 1.
Plan travel in advance and be mindful of construction activities. Please continue to check DriveBC.ca and this website for more detailed and up-to-date information.
We would like to thank the public in advance for their patience as we work to improve the safety, reliability and capacity of the highway.
| Location | Unrestricted traffic flow travel time | Expect delays up to: |
|---|---|---|
| Hope to Kanaka Bar | 72 min | 30 min – 45 min |
| Kanaka Bar to Lytton | 15 min | |
| Lytton to Spences Bridge | 27 min | 10 min – 15 min |
| Cumulative Delays for Entire Route from Hope to Spences Bridge | 114 min | 40 min – 60 min |
Overall travel advice
Highway 8 Closure Protocol
Should Highway 1 or Highway 5 close in the future, Highway 8 will not be used as a detour as it is an active construction zone. Protocol to redirect traffic away from Highway 8 will prevent secondary closures and impacts on local residents.
Messaging on available detour routes will be made available via message signs, DriveBC.ca and social media.
Check TranBC's Current Road Advisories for detailed information about highway travel disruptions during emergency situations.
Projects
- Falls Creek (Jackass Mountain)
- Gladwin
- Tank Hill
- Thom's Creek
- Nicomen Community Bridge
- Nicomen River Bridge
Check DriveBC for current highway conditions and follow @DriveBC on Twitter.
Obey the Cone Zone
There will be enhanced enforcement around cone zones for the duration of the construction. Plan for delays. Slow down. Keep your cool.
Driving tips
Learn more about B.C.'s Trans-Canada Highway 1 on TranBC
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- Trans-Canada Improvements (and Delays) Ahead: How You Can Be Prepared
- Learn about avalanche control
- 10 Things You Don’t Know About the Trans-Canada Highway
- 4 Unseen Engineering Marvels in BC
- BC Road Trip Time Machine: Lytton to Revelstoke, circa 1966
- What is So Important about Phase Four of the Kicking Horse Canyon?
- Boots on the Ground: A Day in the Life of a Road Area Manager
- Innovative Rockfall Netting System Aims to Improve Safety at Three Valley Gap
- Search TranBC for Trans-Canada Highway
Know Before You Go
Get construction updates, traffic, weather and road conditions.
Contact information
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gov.bc.ca/FraserThompsonTravelAdvisory
For information about this project, contact
1-877-478-0648
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