Hwy 1 reopens south of Ashcroft but wildfire threat, other highway closures continue

The Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) has reopened between Spences Bridge and Cache Creek.

Although the highway has reopened, a travel advisory will remain in place due to the Shetland Creek wildfire.

Motorists are warned that wildfire activity may cause the highway to close again on short notice, so be sure to check DriveBC before travelling.

The advisory will be in place between the Hwy 1/Hwy8 junction and Cornwall Road, which is just outside Ashcroft.

✅ CLEAR - #BCHwy1 has reopened between Cornwall Rd and the junction with #BCHwy8. A Travel Advisory is in effect to let the public know the road may be closed on short notice. There is no access to #BCHwy8 for commercial vehicles.#SpencesBridge #CacheCreekBC
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— DriveBC (@DriveBC) July 23, 2024

Other wildfire-related highway closures continue

On Monday, the province urged drivers to be prepared for closures with limited notice due to the evolving wildfire situaiton across the Southern Interior

As of Tuesday afternoon, Hwy 6 remains closed due to several wildfires between Nakusp and Slocan.

There is a detour in place via Hwy 31A, Hwy 31 or Hwy 3A, which will add about an hour of additional travel time.

Meanwhile in the Cariboo region, a cluster of wildfires east of Quesnel, has Hwy 26 closed near the historic Barkerville site and the District of Wells.

There is no detour in effect for this closure.

Hwy 93 is also open south of Radium Hot Springs, however, a speed reduction is in place due to a wildfire between Kootenay No 3 Rd and The Bench for 10.2 km, says DriveBC.

Thumbnail photo credit: BC Wildfire Service