Verkehrsmenge
The Southern Yellowhead highway is the northern section of Highway 5, this section is long. It is largely a two lane undivided road, with some rare three lane sections for passing. The speed limit is for the most part except in towns where it can drop to as low as . Traffic volume on this section of highway is low compared to the Coquihalla and Kamloops sections of Highway 5. In its whole length there is only one signal light which is located in the town of Valemount. Services for drivers are provided in the major towns.