First published Oct 28, 2026, 3:57:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:57:15 PM UTC

Hazard on Highway 16 (Bulkley Stikine District)

Reported by British Columbia 511 — Major Events and Road Closures

A major incident has closed Highway 16 between Walcott Road and Dielman Road, about 20 km west of Houston, with no traffic permitted and no detour available. Spun-out commercial vehicles are blocking the highway while crews salt and sand the road.

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Affected location: Highway 16 between Walcott Road and Dielman Road, Bulkley Stikine District

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The active closure and lack of a detour affect travel on this section of Highway 16.

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