Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon closed due to mudslide

A map showing a road closure between Lytton and Spences bridge
Highway 1 between Lytton and Spences bridge through the Fraser Canyon was shut down due to a mudslide on Aug. 10, 2022. (Courtesy DriveBC)

By Hana Mae Nassar

Posted August 11, 2022 8:31 am.

Last Updated August 11, 2022 8:32 am.

You’ll need to find another way around if you want to take Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon.

A mudslide that came down Wednesday night has closed the highway between Spences Bridge and Lytton, from Highway 12 to Highway 8.

Crews are working to clear the debris, though it’s unclear when the route may reopen.

DriveBC says an assessment is in progress.

The Coquihalla, Highway 12, and Highway 99 remain open.

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