Breaking - Trans Canada Closed West of Chase

Update 9:23 - Traffic is moving again on the Trans Canada between Pritchard and Chase following a serious crash that closed the highway for over 6 hours

Update 8:39 - Highway 1 remains closed both directions west of Chase, near Stoney Flats Road and Chief Neskonlith Drive. The highway has been closed for roughly 5¾ hours.

Update 4:37 - Unconfirmed reports from the scene suggest the crash may have resulted in a fatality. Officials have not confirmed any deaths or injuries

Update 3:37 - DriveBC reports the Trans-Canada Highway, is closed in both directions west of Chase, B.C. at Stoney Flats Road and Chief Neskonlith Drive. Assessment is still in progress and no detours available.

Drivers should expect the highway to remain closed while the assessment continues.

October 1 2026 - A serious crash closed the Trans-Canada Highway west of Chase, B.C., on Thursday afternoon.

The incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. on October 1, 2026. The location is along the highway near the South Thompson River and Neskonlith Indian Reserve No. 2.

Live traffic maps showed a stretch of the road marked red, indicating slow or stopped traffic, with the closure affecting westbound travel through the area.

Unconfirmed closure of Trans Canada West of Chase

Emergency crews, including ambulance and RCMP, are on scene.

No further details on injuries or the cause of the crash are immediately available. Drivers were advised to expect delays and or seek alternate routes.

Breaking - Trans Canada Closed West of Chase