Know your route and plan ahead as wildfire activity is increasing across BC and travel on some provincial highways is being affected.
In the Kootenay we have Highway 6 from Silverton to 12 kilometres south of Silverton currently closed.
There is a detour via Highways 31A/31/3A/6 with travellers being redirected at Highway 31A junction in New Denver and Highway 3A/6 junction west of Nelson.
Travellers should be aware that Highway 31A is a narrow winding road with no cellular service
As fire conditions can change quickly, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure advises drivers that provincial highways may close with limited notice.
Non-essential travel to and within fire-affected areas is discouraged to help avoid traffic congestion on evacuation routes.
If people must travel on Interior highways adjacent to wildfires, drivers should ensure they are prepared for possible delays or closures.
Travel with a full tank of gas, food, water and other emergency supplies.
For safety and to ensure firefighting efforts are not impeded, drivers should not stop along the highway but instead travel directly to their destinations.
For the most up-to-date wildfire information, visit: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map
Drivers are advised to visit www.DriveBC.ca for up-to-date information on highway and side road closures and for route planning.
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