British Columbia’s transportation ministry says an “intense spring storm” is poised to hit a 150-km stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway in the southeastern part of the province.
DriveBC issued a travel advisory on Saturday for a portion of Highway 1 running between Golden and Revelstoke.
It says the storm is expected to peak on Monday, which may require avalanche control work affecting traffic in both directions.
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DriveBC says a closure of up to 8 hours may be required to ensure traveller safety.
The travel advisory covers the stretch of Highway 1 between Highway 23 South and Golden Donald Upper Road.
It says it will issue another update on Monday.
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