UPDATE: The Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.’s Fraser Canyon has been reopened following a lengthy closure that began Friday evening.
DriveBC says motorists can expect some delays.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
A section of the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.’s Fraser Canyon was closed in both directions Friday evening and remains off-limits to traffic as of Saturday morning.
The 100-kilometre closure between Hope and Lytton happened around 8 p.m. due to an avalanche hazard at Jackass Mountain.
DriveBC says technicians were at the site assessing the situation.
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Notably, local traffic is allowed from Hope to Boothroyd and Lytton to Kanaka Bar.
Saturday’s weather forecast for the area is calling for snow of up to 5 cm, along with 20 km/h winds before becoming cloudy in the afternoon.
For the latest highway conditions in the province, visit DriveBC.
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