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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 (2:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28), DriveBC reports winter driving conditions throughout the region. DriveBC highway cameras show the region’s highways to be mostly clear and dry. However, conditions can change rapidly. Be prepared for anything.
Highway 43
Sparwood to Elkford
Winter driving conditions. (Above image: Highway 43 looking north at Elkford.)
Highway 3
Sparwood to B.C. and Alberta Border
Winter driving conditions.
Sparwood to Fernie
Winter driving conditions. (Above image: Highway 3 at Hosmer.)
Fernie to Elko
Winter driving conditions.
Bridge construction at Lizard Creek Bridge (three km west of Fernie). Work is in winter shutdown – temporary detour in effect seven days a week with no expected delays. Slow down and obey all traffic signs.
Highway 3/93
Elko to Cranbrook
Winter driving conditions. (Above image: Highway 3/95 in Cranbrook.)
Highway 3/95
Curzon Junction to Cranbrook
Winter driving conditions.
Highway 93/95
Fort Steele to Canal Flats
Watch for frost heaves. (Above image: Highway 93/95 and Highway 95A junction at TaTa Creek/Wasa.)
Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs
Watch for frost heaves.
Highway 95A
Cranbrook to Kimberley
Winter driving conditions. (Above image: Highway 95A in Kimberley.)
Kimberley to Wasa Junction
Winter driving conditions.
Highway 93
Radium Hot Springs to Alberta Border
Watch for slippery sections. (Above image: Highway 93/95 junction in Radium Hot Springs.)
Construction work at West Boundary of Kootenay National Park (one km north of Radium Hot Springs). Culvert liner installation near Radium Hot Pools. 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.
Montana border to Highway 3
Winter driving conditions. (Above image: Highway 3 and Highway 93 junction at Elko, looking south.)
Highway 95
Radium Hot Springs to Golden
Winter driving conditions. (Above image: Highway 95 at Brisco.)
Curzon Junction to Kingsgate
Winter driving conditions. (Above image: Highway 3/95 at Curzon Junction/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 3 near the Alberta border, east of Sparwood. Images from DriveBC
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