Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon open after wildfire closed it for 7 weeks
There is single-lane alternating traffic through a two-kilometre section extending from one kilometre south of the Alexandra Tunnel to one kilometre north of the Alexandra Tunnel.
Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon has reopened with limited single-lane alternating traffic, following a seven-week closure caused by the Brunswick Complex wildfires. The road, which extends from one kilometre south to one kilometre north of the Alexandra Tunnel, is now accessible due to BC Hydro's pole-restoration efforts, involving large cranes in difficult terrain.
A pilot vehicle will guide traffic, and travelers should anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes. Between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., closures may persist for BC Hydro operations. Meanwhile, Highway 3 remains impacted by nearby wildfires, with traffic limited to one lane per direction and an 80 km/h construction speed zone in effect. Smoke, reduced visibility, and temporary road closures are expected due to active wildfires and firefighting operations near the highway.
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