LDM Lakes

Lakes District Maintenance Inc. provides highway maintenance to Service Area 24, covering Burns Lake, Houston, Grassy Plains, and Granisle, BC

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🇨🇦🌺 This Remembrance Day, Lakes District Maintenance honours those who served, sacrificed, and continue to serve our country.

We remember their courage, their sacrifice, and the freedoms they fought to protect.

Lest We Forget.

#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

❄️ Winter road conditions can change quickly!

🚗 Slow down and drive to conditions.
🛞 Use proper winter tires.
📱 Plan ahead and check https://t.co/3XkdwJZUwL.
🚛 Commercial drivers: Chain up when necessary.
🚜 Give snowplows room to work safely.

#ShiftIntoWinter #DriveBC

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

November 6, 20206

Highway 35 - Francois Lake to Burns Lake
Slippery sections between Francois Lake Ferry (Northbank) and the end of Highway 35 (Burns Lake)

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November 6, 20206

Hwy16 - Wakefield Road to Priestly Hill
Slippery Sections between Wakefield Road (16 miles east of Telkwa) and Priestly Hill (32km east of Burns Lake)

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November 6, 20206

Highway 118 - Topley to Granisle
Slippery sections between Highway 16; Highway 16 Topley (Topley) and Babine Lake Access; Babine Lake (Granisle)

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

November 2, 2026

Hwy 35 - Francois Lake to Burns Lake
Slushy sections and Slippery sections between Francois Lake Ferry (Northbank) and the end of Highway 35 (Burns Lake)

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November 2, 2026

Hwy 16: Wakefield Rd to Priestly Hilll
Compact with slippery sections, some slushy sections from Wakefield Rd. to Priestly Hill. Crews are out plowing and sanding.

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

November 2, 2026

Highway 118 - Topley to Granisle
Compact snow and Slippery sections b/w Topley and Babine Lake Access; Babine Lake (Granisle)

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October 29, 2026

Highway 16 - 6 Mile Brake Check to Burns Lake
Slippery sections between 6 Mile Hill Brakecheck (9 miles east of Topley) and Center Street (Burns Lake)

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

October 29, 2026

Highway 118 - Topley to Granisle
Compact snow and Slippery sections between Highway 16; Highway 16 Topley (Topley) and Babine Lake Access; Babine Lake (Granisle)

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

❄️ Winter conditions can change quickly.
🚗 Drive to conditions and adjust your speed.
🚛 Commercial vehicles: Chain up when road conditions require it.
❄️ Winter tires or chains are required.
Give yourself extra time, increase following distance and watch for crews and equipment

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

October 28, 2026

Hwy 16: Hungry Hill 20km W of Houston
Road is two lanes (one each way) Please watch for flagggers. Slow down to 50Km.

Please slow down and drive to winter conditions.

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

October 28, 2026

Highway 16: Smithers to Burns Lake (144.1 km)

Compact ice. Watch for slippery sections. Smithers to Burns Lake. Adapt your driving to winter conditions. Winter tires required.

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

October 28, 2026

Hwy 16: Road Closure: 20 km west of Houston
(Hungry Hill)
Vehicle incident. Road closed. Detour not available. Watch for traffic control. Expect delays. Spun-out commercial vehicles are blocking the hwy. Crews are salting and sanding.

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

October 28, 2026

Highway 16W:
Construction work. Sep 28 - Dec 1. 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Expect 10 minutes delay. Lane closures in both directions. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit : 50km. Use caution when passing crew and equipment on hwy.

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

October 28, 2026

Highway 118 - Topley to Granisle
Slippery sections and Snowing between Highway 16; Highway 16 Topley (Topley) and Babine Lake Access; Babine Lake (Granisle)

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

October 22, 2026

Highway 35 - Francois Lake to Burns Lake
Fog patches. Highway 35, between Francois Lake Ferry (Northbank) and the end of Highway 35 (Burns Lake)

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October 22, 2026

Highway 16 - Burns Lake to Priestly Hill
Fog patchesHighway 16, between Center Street (Burns Lake) and SA24/23 Maintenance Boundary (Priestly Hill)

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

October 22, 2026

Highway 16 - 6 Mile Brake Check to Burns Lake
Fog patches Highway 16, between 6 Mile Hill Brakecheck (9 miles east of Topley) and Center Street (Burns Lake)

[LDM Lakes @LDMLakes]

Special Weather Statement for Saturday: Strong winds of 60–80 km/h are expected across the Lakes District as a cold front moves through the Interior. Snow is also possible at higher elevations.
Please drive to conditions and check DriveBC before travelling.