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UPDATE: Hwy 1 reopens east of Revelstoke

(UPDATE: Aug. 16 @ 5:10 am) - The road has now fully reopened.


(UPDATE: Aug. 15 @ 5:10 pm) - The Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) has partially reopened east of Revelstoke.

DriveBC says the major route is open to single-lane alternating traffic and advises motorists travelling through the area to "expect major delays."

The major route was shut down for just over an hour due to a crash.


(Original story: Aug. 15 @ 4 pm) - The Trans-Canada Highway is currently closed in both directions near Revelstoke.

DriveBC says a crash has shut down the major route at Oak Drive, which is just east of the mountain town.

Crews are reportedly en route.

At this time, there’s no estimated time for the highway to reopen, but DriveBC anticipates the next update to be shared at 5 pm.

NowMedia will update this story as more information becomes available.



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