Drivers are advised of precautionary overnight closures of two main routes between the Lower Mainland and interior of the province, with more heavy rain in the forecast.

One eastbound lane and both westbound lanes on Highway 1 in Abbotsford are now open. The single eastbound lane between Highway 11 and No. 3 Road opened this morning, Dec. 14, 2025. The two westbound lanes opened on the evening of Dec. 13, 2025.

Drivers traveling westbound through the Abbotsford area can now remain on Highway 1, avoiding a detour via Highway 7.

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has closed major highways between the Lower Mainland and the Interior due to flooding, falling rock and debris, and high avalanche hazards.

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has issued a travel advisory for areas in the Fraser Valley where there is a risk of flooding. People are asked to avoid travel unless necessary until the heavy rainfall passes and water levels subside.

Drivers are advised to plan for overnight detours along Highway 1 at the 264th Street interchange as work advances on the project.

Drivers are advised to plan for traffic delays this weekend on Highway 1 in Burnaby, as lane closures and a full overnight closure of a section of the highway on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, will support work on the Burnaby Lake overpass.

Preparations are underway to rebuild sections of street above the future Broadway Subway stations.

The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals has approved Western High Yield Resources’ mining permit for the Record Ridge magnesium mine near Rossland.  

The Province is improving the permitting process for the natural-resource sector, and members of the public are invited to provide feedback on proposals related to water management.