After nearly two months of closure due to wildfires, Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) has reopened for limited travel in the Fraser Canyon region, as reported by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation.
The highway was initially closed on July 7 when the Brunswick wildfire complex was active around Boston Bar. Although it was reopened briefly that same month, it was soon closed again as the fires persisted.
According to the ministry, traffic will be limited to single-lane, alternating flow over a two-kilometre stretch, specifically from one kilometre south of the Alexandra Bridge to one kilometre north of the Alexandra Tunnel.
B.C. Hydro teams, including several large cranes, are in the area working to restore electric poles, which has led to traffic restrictions.
Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon is being partially reopened after wildfires shut it down for almost two months. (DriveBC)
The ministry has indicated that a pilot vehicle will guide traffic through this section, and motorists should anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes.
Additionally, full closures may occur intermittently between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, which could result in further delays of 30 minutes.
According to the ministry advisory, “Stopping will not be allowed within the active work zones and areas affected by wildfires.”
Cyclists are prohibited from traveling through this area, as stated by the ministry.
Intense heat from fires near Boston Bar generated pyrocumulus clouds over the Fraser Canyon on July 21, 2026. (Submitted by @Brad604)
The Brunswick complex fires, which include the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek fires, continue to burn in the Boston Bar vicinity.
As of Wednesday evening, the Brunswick Creek wildfire remains uncontrolled, covering an area of 92 square kilometres.
The adjacent Ainslie Creek wildfire is also out of control and spans 677 square kilometres.
As of Wednesday evening, there are currently 12 evacuation alerts and nine evacuation orders still active related to both fires.
Evacuation alerts indicate that residents should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice, while evacuation orders require immediate departure.
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