First published Oct 20, 2026, 5:18:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 5:18:15 PM UTC

Hazard on Other Roads (Rocky Mountain District)

Reported by British Columbia 511 — Major Events and Road Closures

A police incident closed Wardner-Fort Steele Road in both directions between the stated intersections; delays were expected. The source listed the closure as major and provided an update time of October 20, 2026, at 11:09 a.m. MDT.

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Affected location: Wardner-Fort Steele Road, Rocky Mountain District

Illustrative image: Westbound to the Canadian Rockies on the Trans-Canada Highway. — Mike from Vancouver, Canada/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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