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Highway 1 reopens Sunday following mudslide

WATCH: Some traffic is flowing again along Highway 1 between Chilliwack and Hope. John Hua reports on how long it will be before there’s a full re-opening – Nov 24, 2017

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.

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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

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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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