UPDATE: Highway 3/95 is now open to single-lane alternating traffic 10 km west of Cranbrook following a motor vehicle incident earlier this afternoon. Original story:…
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Heavy snowfall warning for South Country and Elk Valley
Environment Canada this morning issued a heavy snowfall warning for the southern half of the East Kootenay and extended a warning for the Elk Valley….
Highway 3 re-opens east of Fernie
Mainroad East Kootenay would like to advise local motorists and stakeholders that Highway 3, at four kms east of Fernie, is reopening to full traffic…
Shoulder mowing delayed due to fire hazard
Mainroad East Kootenay reports its mowing schedule for road shoulders is being delayed due to the extreme fire hazard conditions. “Currently, side roads in the…
Snowfall possible, especially in Elk Valley and KNP
Environment Canada and Mainroad East Kootenay is alerting drivers in the East Kootenay to be mindful of an approaching winter weather event anticipated to impact…
Bridge closure planned to complete repairs
Mainroad East Kootenay reports that crews will be performing bridge repairs on St. Mary’s/Wycliffe Bridge starting April 29. This work requires a full two-day closure…
Snow accumulations likely: Mainroad
Mainroad East Kootenay is alerting the driving public to be aware of likely incoming snowfall the next three days. Snow accumulations are anticipated to be…
Be prepared for unpredictable weather: Mainroad
Everyone needs to prepared for the unpredictability of fall and winter weather, Mainroad East Kootenay stated Nov. 21. “Please don’t wait until weather conditions deteriorate. Whether you’re…
Highway 95A traffic delay to be expected
Mainroad East Kootenay Operations began construction of a new retaining wall along Highway 95A at the north end of Kimberley. This construction will require the…
Erratic weather features hints of winter: drive wisely
Unfortunately Mother Nature is doing her best to make sure winter hangs on longer this year. With that in mind Mainroad East Kootenay is again…