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Trans-Canada Hwy to be temporarily closed Friday for avalanche control work near Revelstoke

According to DriveBC, a section of the Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke will be closed for three hours on Friday morning for avalanche control work. DriveBC

A section of the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C. will be temporarily closed on Friday morning for avalanche control work.

The closure will take place west of Revelstoke, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for 15.7 kilometres, between Clanwilliam Railway Overpass and Griffin Lake Avalanche Gate.

No detours will be available during the closure.

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In related news, an accident west of Revelstoke on Thursday blocked traffic in both directions. The accident, which was cleared at approximately 4:30 p.m., took place between Griffin Lake and Three Valley Lake.

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The accident occurred between Griffin Lake and Three Valley Lake. DriveBC

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