BRITISH COLUMBIA (NEWS 1130) – Mudslides forced the closure of multiple highways across B.C. Sunday morning.
Highway 1 was closed in both directions, about 23 kilometres west of Savona. Crews are in place to remove the debris. The road has opened since to single lane traffic but it’s unknown when it will reopen fully.
OPEN – #BCHwy1 is reduced to single lane alternating traffic from Spences Bridge to Cache Creek due to mudslide. Please watch for mud and debris. Expect delays. https://t.co/ZTLCJzwLEL
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) August 12, 2018
The slides have also forced Highway 99 to close in both directions near Hat Creek Corner. An update on when the road might reopen is expected around 12 p.m.
UPDATE – #BCHwy99 is CLOSED in both directions at Hat Creek Corner because of a Mud slide. Assessment in progress, no detour available. Next update 12 PM.https://t.co/WCJhnwlgyk
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) August 12, 2018
Highway 97 is also closed both directions at Clinton. Crews are on site assessing the damage. The highway is also closed northbound at the junction with Highway 1.
UPDATE – #BCHwy97 is CLOSED in both directions at #ClintonBC because of a Mud slide. Assessment in progress. Detour via #BCHwy5 and #BCHwy24. Next update 12 PM.https://t.co/MSGUUbRqMW
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) August 12, 2018
More to come…
