Flood-Related Highway Closures Continue Between Lower Mainland and Interior

UPDATE (Dec. 14, 10:00 a.m.):

DriveBC says Highway 1 remains closed eastbound through Abbotsford between Highway 11 (Exit 92) and No. 3 Road (Exit 104) due to standing water, while westbound lanes are open under traffic control.

The Whatcom Road exit remains closed, and drivers should expect delays as crews continue to monitor conditions.

At the same time, traffic cameras show vehicles moving through parts of the Highway 1 corridor near Bridal Falls under controlled conditions, indicating some localized movement ahead of updated advisory text.

Motorists are urged to follow on-scene traffic controls and check DriveBC frequently, as access can change quickly.

December 14, 2025 – Major flood-related highway closures and restrictions remain in place across southern British Columbia, with officials cautioning that while some routes have reopened, key corridors remain severed and travel options are still limited.

The most significant disruption continues in Abbotsford and the Sumas Prairie, where flooding has cut off east-west travel through the Fraser Valley. The City of Abbotsford is again warning drivers not to attempt side-road detours, saying those routes are also flooded and vehicles risk becoming stranded.

There remains no direct route through Abbotsford, with eastbound traffic required to detour via Highway 9 and Highway 7.

Highway Status Highlights

• Highway 1 (Abbotsford area)

  • Closed between Whatcom Road and No. 3 Road

  • Adjacent side roads through Sumas Prairie also closed

  • Westbound traffic only has reopened between Highway 11 and No. 3 Road, with reduced speeds

  • Eastbound traffic must detour via Highway 9 and Highway 7

    
    

• Highway 3 (Hope to Manning Park East Gate)

  • Remains closed after sustaining widespread storm damage

  • Officials report 21 active repair sites, including landslides, culvert failures, and washouts

  • No estimated reopening date has been provided

    
    

• Sumas border crossing

  • Closed to commercial traffic, with local traffic only

  • Non-local drivers are asked to avoid Highway 11 / Sumas due to ongoing flooding and potential evacuation operations in Washington State

    
    

Routes That Have Reopened

Several highways that were closed earlier in the event have now reopened, though drivers should still expect speed reductions and changing conditions:

• Highway 7

• Highway 5 (Coquihalla) between Hope and Merritt

• Highway 1 (Fraser Canyon) between Yale and Lytton

• Highway 99 between Mount Currie and Lillooet

• Highway 8

  
  

Heavy rainfall associated with an ongoing atmospheric river continues to impact major provincial highways between the Lower Mainland and the Interior, prompting closures, detours, and travel advisories across southern British Columbia.

Provincial officials warn conditions remain highly dynamic, with flooding, debris, rockfall, and avalanche hazards all reported.

Drivers are urged to monitor emergency messaging and check DriveBC before travelling, as additional closures may occur with little or no notice.