Rockslide closes HWY 7 in both directions near Hope; no estimated time of reopening

Highway 7 has been closed in both directions near Hope due to a rockslide Nov. 15, 2024, the Lower Mainland District says. (LMD via X)

By Emma Crawford

Posted November 15, 2024 3:12 pm.

Last Updated November 16, 2024 12:50 pm.

Highway 7 has been closed in both directions near Hope due to a rockslide, the Lower Mainland District says, and as of Saturday afternoon, there is no estimated time of reopening.

“Rock scaling is underway at the site of this week’s rockslide on Highway 7 west of hope,” Craig Chambers, public affairs officer with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, told 1130 NewsRadio Saturday.

“One the remaining loose rock has been brought down, clean-up and repairs will begin.”

Hydro lines were downed and the pavement suffered “significant” damage in the slide.

Photos posted online show rocks and debris completely covering the road.

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Use Highway 1 and Highway 9 as alternate routes.

DriveBC says it will provide a further update at 7 p.m. Saturday.

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