NEWS RELEASE · 9th August 2010
Drive BC
Highway 37 Both Directions
Closed in both directions from 160 km North of Dease Lake to the BC/Yukon Border because of Forest Fire with unpredictable fire behaviour.
Temporary openings with Pilot cars MAY occur if conditions are safe, most likely between 8AM - 2PM, may be cancelled/postponed due to fire conditions.
Low confidence of opening.
Travellers should be prepared for long waits with adequate fuel/supplies. Alternate route is via Hwy 97, Alaska Hwy.