Province commits millions to improve northern B.C. road conditions

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) has invested over $40 million to improve road conditions in northern B.C.

In a June 9th press release, the province said drivers in northern B.C. will benefit from safer and smoother roads as it advances resurfacing projects on highways and side roads.

According to the ministry, about $45 million will be invested into resurfacing northern highways and local roads during the 2026 construction season. 

The Peace District, which stretches from Fort Nelson to Tumbler Ridge, will undergo 25 kilometres of resurfacing projects. 

“Major resurfacing projects taking place across the region this construction season include key investments along Highway 97 and Highway 27,” said the province.  

Highway 97 resurfacing is underway two hours north of Prince George, between Azouzzata and Mount Solitude. 

A $10.5 million project for 40 kilometres of asphalt resurfacing between Honeymoon Creek Bridge and Big Boulder Creek Bridge is set to be completed by fall 2026.

Highway 27 will undergo 75 kilometres of seal coating, spanning from the Highway 16 junction to the Stuart River Bridge, as well as various Sowchea-area side roads.  

LaPrairie Works was awarded a $6 million contract for the work, which is expected to conclude in fall 2026. 

The province reminds drivers to observe speed limits in construction zones and to follow traffic controllers’ directions. 

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