UPDATE 3: The Alaska Highway is now open to full traffic as of 2:50 PM MST.

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UPDATE 2: The Alaska Highway is now open to single lane alternating traffic. Expect delays.

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UPDATE 1: Alaska Highway remains CLOSED. Next update around 3:30 PM MST. Detour using the information below…

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Highway 97, in both directions. Vehicle fire between 226 Rd and 228 Rd (15 km south of Taylor). Road closed. Detour in effect. Detour available 228, 243, Triangle, Old Alaska. Next update time Mon Feb 6 at 3:30 PM MST. Last updated Mon Feb 6 at 11:45 AM MST. (DBC-48919)

Motorists in the BC Peace be advised that the Alaska Highway is CLOSED in both directions between the 226 Rd and 228 Rd, approximately 15 km south of Taylor, due to a vehicle fire.

See below for closure details by DriveBC…

Highway 97 Both Directions
    Highway 97, in both directions. Vehicle fire between 226 Rd and 228 Rd (15 km south of Taylor). Road closed. Assessment in progress. Detour not available. Next update time Mon Feb 6 at 12:15 PM MST. Last updated Mon Feb 6 at 10:11 AM MST. (DBC-48919)

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