Repairs to Highway 3 focus on major washout site

HOPE - Repairs to Highway 3 continue following recent flooding and washouts, with the focus on repairs to a heavily damaged section of highway, 42 kilometres east of the Highway 3/5 junction.

At the site damaged during heavy rain on Dec. 16, 2025, water has undermined and washed away a 50-metre section of the highway. People, equipment and materials are mobilized to the site, with temporary work underway to restore single-lane access.

Several weeks of work are necessary to be able to restore access to Highway 3 at this location on a temporary alignment. A more precise timeline will be available in the coming days as further technical assessments and engineering work is completed.

Work at all other sites affected by flooding and slides are nearing completion, with partial access restored. Sunshine Valley is accessible from Hope, while Manning Park Resort can be accessed from Highway 3 via Princeton. Checkpoints remain at Hope and Princeton to advise travellers there is no through traffic.

People travelling for the holidays between the Lower Mainland and Southern Interior must use an alternative route. While Highway 3 remains closed, drivers can expect heavier-than-normal volumes on highways 1 and 5. Drive with caution and plan extra time for your journey.

Also, a reminder to drivers that conditions can change quickly. Provincial highways can be closed at any time as conditions warrant. Be prepared for delays and closures by packing warm clothes, snacks and water, and by ensuring your vehicle's fuel tank or EV battery is full.

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