Work is underway to restore access on Highway 97 between Chetwynd and Mackenzie north of Prince George after numerous washouts were caused by heavy rain during the weekend.
The Ministry of Transportation did not have a timeline on when Highway 97 would be open to traffic.
"We've mobilized engineers, equipment and construction experts from throughout the region and beyond, and we'll begin to rebuild these roads as quickly as possible," said Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom.
The highway is a major route connecting the Peace Region with Prince George and the remainder of the province.
Travellers from the Peace Region that want to reach Prince George would have to take a circuitous route through Alberta.
About 130 milimetres of rainfall fell since Thursday evening damaging 58 sites on more than 40 roads throughout the Peace Region, including the Dawson Creek Dangerous Goods Route, Braden Road, Moberly Park Road, Highway 29 and Highway 97.
On Highway 97, more than 16 separate segments of road have been damaged or completely washed out. Ministry engineers have been assessing the extent of the damage, developing recovery plans and mobilizing crews and equipment with priority on reconnecting severed routes. Lekstrom joined ministry personnel Monday on an air assessment of the damage.
The rainfall warning has ended for the region. However, it will likely be weeks before the extensive damage is repaired.
For updated road closure information on Peace Region flooding and damage repairs, visit http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/Peace_Region_Advisory/
Motorists can also check DriveBC for highway closures and travel advisories at www.DriveBC.ca.
