Scheduled for Nov 16, 2026, 3:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 7, 2026, 12:32:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 12:32:16 AM UTC

Road maintenance on Highway 5 (Thompson-Nicola District)

Reported by British Columbia 511 — Major Events and Road Closures

Maintenance is scheduled on Highway 5 between Mount Paul Way and Halston Ave from November 16 to December 4, 2026. Weekday lane closures in both directions, access restrictions, expected delays, and overnight work on November 24–25 are noted.

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Affected location: Thompson-Nicola District

Illustrative image: Railway bridge over the North Thompson River - Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, Canada — Giorgio Galeotti/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The scheduled work includes lane closures and access restrictions on this Highway 5 segment.

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