UPDATE: A section of Highway 3 in B.C.’s Southern Interior has been partially reopened after a mudslide closed the road near Christina Lake on Tuesday. DriveBC says the highway is open to single-lane, alternating traffic, but that motorists should expect minor delays. An update is expected around 5 p.m., PT.

Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway). Blasting between Exit 177 and First Avalanche Gate for 4.7 km (3 to 8 km east of Hope). Until Fri Aug 2 at 3:00 PM PDT. Road closed intermittently.

Highway 3: There is currently a travel advisory in place between Hope and Princeton, restricting this stretch of Highway 3 to essential traffic only. Checkpoints and travel restrictions are being enforced, and there is no stopping allowed in Princeton for vehicles over 14 tons.

Highway 3 is currently open for general traffic Check DriveBC for conditions and events that may be affecting Highway 3 Drivers should be aware that that this portion of Highway 3 has several steep grades, sharp curves and winter conditions. Download the map (PDF, 2.1 MB) Status Culvert replacements at Allison Pass are now complete