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Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke reopened after crash

The Griffin Lake webcam along the Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke, B.C., shows traffic backing up because of an accident. DriveBC

UPDATE 9:24 P.M. – DriveBC states Highway 1 has reopened west of Revelstoke after an accident closed the route for more than five hours on Wednesday.

ORIGINAL STORY:

DriveBC is reporting that part of the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.’s Interior is closed because of a multi-vehicle accident.

The closure is roughly halfway between Sicamous and Revelstoke.

The location of the accident between Revelstoke and Sicamous. Google Maps

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According to DriveBC, the accident is 16 kilometres west of Revelstoke and 25 km east of Sicamous. Heavy delays and congestion are expected.

An earlier look at traffic confestion. DriveBC

A single-vehicle, alternating detour is available through Three Valley Frontage Road.

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