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UPDATE (9:30 a.m.): An alternate route has been provided for the Trans Canada closure west of Revelstoke.
This morning's view of #BCHwy1 washout west of #Revelstoke. Geotech engineer on site. @DriveBC info https://t.co/WDKggtRTpX #Sicamous pic.twitter.com/dK8cjA6MIP
— BC Transportation (@TranBC) June 9, 2017
Hwy 1 east of Malakwa 25km West of Revelstoke closed @DriveBC @TranBC @BCRoads2 @GlobalOkanagan @HeadlineNewsBC @VancouverBCNews @GlobalBC pic.twitter.com/S5eATaZSHF
— Jess Trukker (@Jesstrukker) June 9, 2017
While Highway 1 remains closed in both directions, an alternate route has been provided.
The alternate route runs through Highway 23 and Highway 6, through Shelter Bay, Galena Bay, Needles and Fauquier.
There is currently a geotechnical engineer onsite.
Drive BC's next scheduled update isn't until June 10th at 9:00 a.m.
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Original Story: Trans Canada Highway closed 25 kilometres west of Revelstoke.
You may have to cancel your travel plans if you were headed to Revelstoke this weekend.
A wash out on the Trans Canada Highway has closed the road in both directions about 25 kilometres west of Revelstoke to Sicamous.
Drive BC reported the highway closure on Friday morning at 6:30 a.m.
There is currently no estimated time as to when it will re-open, as the assessment is in progress.
There is also no detour or alternate route.
#BCHwy1 Debris flow 25 km West of #Revelstoke. No ETO. Next update 9:30 AM, when an assessment can be made. Expect delays. #Sicamous
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) June 9, 2017
For the latest updates, visit Drive BC.
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