Metro Vancouver cut off from rest of B.C. due to major highway closures
Posted November 15, 2021 4:50 pm.
Last Updated November 15, 2021 7:08 pm.
Mudslides and flooding caused by a storm that tore through Southern B.C. have closed all highways connecting the Lower Mainland to the rest of the province.
Curious about the impacts #BCStorm has had on our BC highways and the work to assess and restore them? We've started an album to show you: https://t.co/cjRfONjK4B
— BC Transportation (@TranBC) November 16, 2021
Several stretches of Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon have been closed Monday evening, with no estimated time of reopening.
In Abbotsford, a closure is in effect both ways between Sumas and No. 3 Road.
#BCHwy1 – CLOSED in both directions in #Abbotsford between Sumas Way and No. 3 Rd due to flooding. Estimated time of opening unavailable, please avoid the area.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) November 16, 2021
Motorists attempting to get through Abbotsford into the Eastern Fraser Valley tonight (Chilliwack & Hope) wont be able to pass though Abbotsford. No backroads or detours are available as Sumas Prairie is under Evacuation Order
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) November 16, 2021
Further east, the roughly 200-kilometre stretch between Chilliwack and Spences Bridge has also been completely closed.
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Mudslides trapped hundreds of people overnight in their cars along Lougheed Highway (Highway 7) between Hope and Agassiz. Helicopters have been evacuating stranded motorists, so far two people have been taken to hospital. That part of the highway remains closed as crews work to start clearing debris.
Highway 3 has been closed east of Hope in both directions due to a mudslide, while flooding has closed the Crownest east of Princeton.
Flood waters are high.
A look at #Similkameen floodwaters near #PrincetonBC and Old Hedley Road.
Check @DriveBC for the latest impacts BC highways. #BCstorm pic.twitter.com/hjXSDJNsNE— BC Transportation (@TranBC) November 15, 2021
The Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt remains closed after a mudslide Sunday afternoon. Highway 5A has been also closed due to flooding.
#BCHwy5 – A check on the #Coquihalla Highway…. #BCStorm #HopeBC #MerrittBC @CityNewsVAN https://t.co/wphGlP9CCR
— Riley Phillips (@Rileythedj) November 16, 2021
Highway 99 between Pemberton and Lillooet is also shut down in both directions.
#BChwy99 near #Lillooet is closed due to a mudslide between Lil'wat Pl and Texas Creek Rd for 44.6 km. Assessment in progress.
Please check https://t.co/NCVlkn102s for updates. pic.twitter.com/UAJcfR9KaH— BC Transportation (@TranBC) November 15, 2021
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