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Friday Highways Report for the East Kootenay
Friday Highways Report for the East Kootenay is a snapshot to give the travelling public a glimpse of what they may be heading into or out of this weekend.
At time of publication (11:30 a.m., Friday, March 6), most regional highways are dry and bare (as per DriveBC cameras) but things are starting to look a bit wintery north of Radium Hot Springs.
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting Ltd. earlier today issued an alert of incoming snowfall and rain to the region over the next 24 hours. Expect possible winter conditions in most areas.
Highway 43
Sparwood to Elkford
Winter driving conditions. (Pictured above: Elkford.)
Highway 3
Sparwood to B.C. and Alberta Border
Winter driving conditions. (Pictured above: Highway 3 west of Alberta border.)
Sparwood to Fernie
Winter driving conditions.
Fernie to Elko
Winter driving conditions. (Pictured above: Highway 3 at Morrissey, west of Fernie.)
Bridge construction at Lizard Creek Bridge (three km west of Fernie). Lizard Creek Bridge work is in Winter Shutdown – Temporary detour in effect seven days a week with no expected delays.
Highway 3/93
Elko to Cranbrook
Winter driving conditions. (Pictured above: Highway 3/93 at Elko.)
Highway 3/95
Curzon Junction to Cranbrook
Winter driving conditions. Watch for frost heaves between Curzon Junction and Moyie. (Pictured above: Highway 3/95 in Cranbrook.)
Highway 93/95
Fort Steele to Canal Flats
No conditions reported by DriveBC. (Pictured above: Highway 93/95 and Highway 95 junction at TaTa Creek/Wasa.)
Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs
No conditions reported by DriveBC.
Highway 95A
Cranbrook to Kimberley
No conditions reported by DriveBC. (Pictured above: Highway 95A in Kimberley.)
Kimberley to Wasa Junction
No conditions reported by DriveBC.
Highway 93
Radium Hot Springs to Alberta Border
No conditions reported. Construction work at West Boundary of Kootenay National Park (one km north of Radium Hot Springs). Culvert liner installation near Radium Hot Pools, 91 km south of British Columbia border, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through March 31. Expect speed reductions to 50 km/h in work zone. No work on long weekends or statutory holidays. (Pictured above: Highway 93/95 junction in Radium.)
Montana border to Highway 3
Winter driving conditions.
Highway 95
Radium Hot Springs to Golden
No conditions reported by DriveBC.
Curzon Junction to Kingsgate
Winter driving conditions. (Pictured above: Highway 3/95 junction at Yahk.)
Kootenay Pass (above)
PLEASE NOTE: Information contained in this report is taken from DriveBC and over the period of the day may become obsolete. Please consult DriveBC for the most up-to-date information. Or check e-KNOW’s home page to see regional highway cameras.
Lead image: Highway 95 at Brisco earlier this morning (March 6). Images from DriveBC
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