Highway 1 Travel Information:
What You Need to Know
The final phase of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project involves upgrading 4.8 kilometers of the TransCanada Highway 1 through the Kicking Horse Canyon. During closures, motorists will need to use Highways 93 and 95 as alternative routes.
Closures of the section of road will extend for 4.8 kilometers on the TransCanada Highway 1 between Golden and Castle Junction. At all times, the scenic combination of Highways 93 and 95 will provide a safe and easy alternative route to the Golden area. Plan for slightly more than an hour additional direct travel time, but there’s lots of stunning scenery and experiences along the way so you may want to plan more time.
For the latest information on Highway closures and conditions, check DriveBC and the Kicking Horse Canyon Calendar.
Current Planned Closures
Extended (multi-day/24-hour) Fall closure for 2022 runs from 12:00 noon September 26 to 12:00 noon November 30. Details to be arranged for December 1, 2022 onward.
View the Kicking Horse Canyon Calendar here.
Tour the Triangle!
Lucky for road trippers, what we like to call the “Golden Triangle” extending from Radium Hot Springs to Golden through Kootenay and Yoho National Parks, is the most scenic drive in British Columbia! Experience unlimited outdoor experiences, stunning wildlife, and quaint small towns along your way.
Check out road tripping opportunities here.
Learn More
For more information, visit the official webpage of the Kicking Horse Canyon project or reach out to the 24/7 information line at 1-844-815-6111.
Photo credit: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
