Highway 1 through the Upper Fraser Valley has had another lane open Sunday afternoon, after being shut down for days by a series of debris slides.
A single eastbound lane is open and both westbound lanes are open, according to Drive BC.
The road was closed eastbound at Bridal Falls after three mudslides brought things to a halt between Hope and Highway 9 on Wednesday night.
The road opened to single-lane traffic in both directions on Friday. Drivers had to deal with heavy congestion and were asked to take alternate routes.
WATCH: Highway 1 mudslides
The mudslides have had an impact on local businesses.
Jeremy Jeon, owner of Rancher’s Restaurant in Bridal Falls, says the lack of customer has affected his bottom line. He believes the highway closure could cost him upwards of $20,000.
Drivers are urged to check Drive BC for updates on the closure.
— With files from Amy Judd
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