Alaska Highway: Information for motorists and trucking traffic
The Public Services and Procurement Canada section starts at kilometre (km) 133 and ends at km 968.
Lane closures and updates
This is a remote northern highway, and motorists should adapt their driving appropriately according to road conditions. Watch out for wildlife. In the event of an emergency, such as a forest fire or extreme weather, the highway may be closed. Motorists will be advised by signage and flagging personnel.
Call 250-774-6956 to stay up to date on lane reductions and closures before you travel.
Message signs
Current and important information is displayed on 4 message signs located on the highway at the following km markers:
- km 130 (north of Fort St. John)
- km 449 (south of Fort Nelson)
- km 458 (north of Fort Nelson)
- km 965 (south of the Yukon border)
Maintenance and repair
From June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2028, Ledcor Highways Limited has a contract to perform maintenance activities on and off the highway. Activities may include:
- traffic management and control
- highway inspection and monitoring
- highway surface maintenance
- highway drainage maintenance
- winter maintenance (such as snow clearing and salt application)
- roadside maintenance
- structure maintenance
For real-time updates on the road conditions of the highway between km 133 and km 968, visit Ledcor’s Facebook page.
Winter chain-up locations
The following are the winter chain-up locations on the highway:
- Sikanni: km 250 and km 258
- Steamboat: km 525 and km 545
- Peterson: km 676, km 687, km 695, km 729 and km 731
- Army Hill: km 844 and km 849
Cell phone coverage
The Alaska Highway is a remote highway. Some areas offer limited or no cell coverage. Users are advised to plan ahead and check their fuel before travelling on remote sections of the highway. The following are areas with cell coverage issues:
- from km 133 to 555: intermittent service, with no service in some areas
- northwest of km 555 (near Tetsa River Regional Park) to the Yukon border: no cell phone service
Gas station locations
Gas station operating hours may vary daily and seasonally. Therefore, travellers should plan refuelling stops in advance.
As of July 2025, operation periods may be subject to change. Please contact the service provider to confirm availability of services prior to your travel.
Summer
- Wonowon, km 161
- Pink Mountain, km 225
- Buckinghorse River, km 278
- Fort Nelson, km 455
- Rocky Mountain Lodge, km 605
- Toad River Lodge, km 648
- Double G Lodge, Muncho Lake, km 698
- Northern Rockies Lodge, Muncho Lake, km 708
- Liard Hot Springs Lodge, km 764
- Coal River, km 823
- Contact Creek, km 908
Winter
- Wonowon, km 161
- Pink Mountain, km 225
- Fort Nelson, km 455
- Toad River Lodge, km 648
- Double G Lodge, Muncho Lake, km 698
- Northern Rockies Lodge, Muncho Lake, km 708
- Liard Hot Springs Lodge, km 764
- Contact Creek, km 908
Truck size restrictions
Truck size restrictions apply at km 485 and km 968, with a maximum:
- height of 5.2 metres (m)
- width of 4.4 m
- length of 36 m (with permit)