BC-99 from Vancouver to Cache Creek

[Tom_Barb]

Has any one taken this route up north recently? What is the condition of the road? any reason we should not use it to go north this may?

Yeah I know, Vancouver traffic. 🙂

[Freedom_polecat]

This is the current info on drivebc.com. But you should always check this site out before leaving Vancouver for updated info seeing as how you are going in late May. Lots can change in 2 months.

Highway 99 Both directions - Highway 99 will be closed in both directions due to construction 16 km north of Lillooet 7:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Mon-Sat starting Apr 5 through Apr 29. Outside of the full road closure periods, the site will remain single lane, alternating traffic. Emergency vehicles and school buses will be accommodated. 50% legal axle load restrictions will remain in effect. Updated on Mon Mar 20 at 4:37 pm PDT. (ID# -62634)


This is all I could find for weights on BC gov website. But I'm not sure if this is accurate or correct for hwy 99 but it might give you a general idea so I'm assuming 50% of these below (1kg=2.2lbs)

Weight
a) Single axle ....................................9,100 kg
b) Tandem axles
less than 1.2 m................................... 16,500 kg
1.2 m to 1.85 m ..................................17,000 kg

[paulj]

Check construction flags on DriveBC.

[Tom_Barb]

paulj wrote:
There's a stretch of 1 lane alternating traffic where 99 crosses the Ten Mile Slide. Check news for construction updates.

We've read the article, but can't figure out what the weight limits is for crossing the slide area.

[paulj]

There's a stretch of 1 lane alternating traffic where 99 crosses the Ten Mile Slide. Check news for construction updates.

[Tom_Barb]

Thanks guys, It looks doable for what We see on Google maps. street view.

We'll give it go late may.

[1492]

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[Tom_Barb]

romore wrote:
It is a spectacular trip but the road is exactly as he describes. It is definitely doable with your rig, heavy trucks use it but be prepared to take your time. Take exit 276 to the Pacific truck crossing then go straight north to #1. That will take you straight to 99, you DON'T want to go through downtown Vancouver.

WE normally do the Sumas crossing. easy onto #1

[romore]

It is a spectacular trip but the road is exactly as he describes. It is definitely doable with your rig, heavy trucks use it but be prepared to take your time. Take exit 276 to the Pacific truck crossing then go straight north to #1. That will take you straight to 99, you DON'T want to go through downtown Vancouver.

[Freedom_polecat]

I've travelled that road quite often. It depends on what you're travelling with. From Vancouver to Whistler will be no problem no matter what you have, but you will be climbing uphill. From Whistler to Pemberton,the road becomes a little more curvy and more up and down grades. Pemberton to Lillooet is where the road gets a lot more intense. There are some steep inclines and steep descents up to 14% grades as well as some very sharp turns at the ends of them. It is a narrow 2 lane road with some one lane bridges. You won't be going very fast on this stretch. Even slower depending if you're pulling anything or driving a larger rig. There is very little traffic and usually no cell service on this stretch. You can encounter rocks on the road so you need to be aware of this also. It can be a little white knuckle because of the grades if this is your first time. You can use google maps to look at the road but doesn't do the grades justice. You should also check the website (drivebc.com)
before leaving. They have very up to date info on accidents, rock slides, washouts or construction as well as webcams to check out. It's a very scenic stretch and you should be fine as long as you go slow. Ensure your brakes are in good shape. After Lillooet, the road to Cache Creek is fine. Depending on when in May, you could still encounter some ice on the roads between Pemberton and Lillooet. There could still be snow around as the road is quite shady due to rock cliffs and large trees on both sides. Probably best to do the Pemberton-Lillooet stretch in the afternoon.