Delays on highway south of Chetwynd after rocks cleared off roadway

Highway 29 was previously closed between Bullmoose Road and Lone Prairie Road, 23 kilometres south of Chetwynd.

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February 10, 2026

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Highway 29. (Jordan Prentice, Energeticcity.ca)

CHETWYND, B.C. — A section of Highway 29 south of Chetwynd has reopened in both directions after rocks were cleared off the roadway, though some delays can be expected.

According to DriveBC in an update on Tuesday, February 10th at 4:29 p.m., the previously-closed route between Bullmoose Road and Lone Prairie Road, 23 kilometres south of Chetwynd, has been cleared.

DriveBC previously announced the route was closed at 4:09 p.m.

For the latest updates on closures and road conditions, visit DriveBC’s website.

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