Hope/Manning Park – Work is well underway to repair Highway 3 at multiple locations between Hope and Manning Park following damage from washouts and debris.
An estimated timeline for reopening is currently unknown.
A series of atmospheric rivers, beginning Dec. 10, 2025, resulted in damage at 22 separate locations along Highway 3. Eleven of these sites have extensive damage.
The damage includes five culvert failures resulting in partial road washouts. These sites require excavation and full culvert replacement. At another site that was discovered on the morning of Dec. 16, 2025, a culvert has been blocked and water has undermined and washed away a portion of the highway and roadside barrier. The damage at the new site is substantial but cannot be fully assessed until slope conditions stabilize and crews have safe access.
Five other sites have large volumes of material deposited onto the roadway, blocking drainage.
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit and its contractors have more than 40 pieces of equipment, 55 personnel and 15 technical experts dedicated to repairs. Crews are working around the clock to reopen Highway 3 as quickly and safely as possible.
Work underway includes removing debris, stabilizing slopes, repairing damaged road surfaces and restoring drainage systems to reduce the risk of further damage from additional rainfall.
This corridor continues to experience heavy rain and snow in some areas. Since several affected sites fall within known avalanche hazard areas, avalanche risk assessments are being conducted to ensure worker and public safety.
An estimated timeline for opening the highway will be known once geotechnical engineers are able to assess the most recent damage.
The ministry will continue to monitor weather conditions and adjust construction activities as needed to ensure the safety of travellers and workers.
While Highway 3 remains closed, drivers can expect heavier than normal volumes on highways 1 and 5. Drive with caution and plan extra time for your journey.
Also, a reminder to drivers that conditions can change quickly. The ministry can close highways at any time as conditions warrant. Be prepared for delays and closures by packing warm clothes, snacks and water, and by ensuring your vehicle’s fuel tank or EV battery is full.
