News Items tag as: Highway 3

Slide closes Highway 3 closed west of Keremeos
November 06, 2023 - 8:29 AM

A rockslide has shut down Highway 3 near Keremeos last night and two homes have been evacuated.
Up to 25 cm of snow to fall between Hope and Merritt
March 31, 2023 - 7:50 AM
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A late season snowfall is in the forecast for Highways 3, and the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, where up to 25 centimetres of snow is in the forecast for both highways.
Rockslide closes Highway 3 near Keremeos
January 16, 2023 - 1:40 PM

A rock slide has closed part of the Crowsnest Highway outside Keremeos.
Heavy snow warnings continue for Interior highways
November 27, 2022 - 7:33 AM
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Those travelling throughout the Interior this morning are being asked to consider waiting until the snow clears.
UPDATE: Highway 3 reopens after incident involving semi truck
October 22, 2022 - 10:17 AM
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Highway 3 has reopened after it was closed for several hours this morning due to an incident involving a semi truck.
Expect heavy smoke along Highway 3 due to planned ignition
October 01, 2022 - 11:09 AM

The B.C. Wildfire Service is warning residents of heavy smoke along Highway 3 today due to a planned ignition.
Man dead, woman injured in police shooting near Keremeos
September 13, 2022 - 2:33 PM

A man and woman were shot by police outside of Keremeos this morning and the man did not survive.
Flattest route from Alberta to Victoria goes right through Kamloops
July 26, 2022 - 2:47 PM

For motorists towing campers or driving RVs through the mountain ranges between Alberta and Victoria, in an effort to save gas dollars, it would be handy to know which route will burn the least amount of fuel.
Motorhome fire blocked Highway 3, east of Osoyoos
May 29, 2022 - 2:41 PM
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A motorhome caught on fire this afternoon and caused the closure of Highway 3, east of Osoyoos.
$9.7M cell tower project to improve service on Highway 3 in southern Interior
March 25, 2022 - 2:48 PM

A multi-million-dollar cell tower project is planned along Highway 3 in the southern Interior in an effort to improve service.
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