Update 4:21 p.m:
The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened following a collision at the east end of Sicamous.
Reports on social media indicate the highway closure caused traffic to back up a significant distance in both directions.
OPEN - #BCHwy1 to single lane alternating traffic 3km east of #Sicamous due to vehicle incident. https://t.co/Y8HejTDiJj
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) September 2, 2019
Original Story:
Drive BC reports the Trans-Canada Highway is closed in Sicamous due to a vehicle incident.
The Highway is closed in both directions between Maier Road and the Husky Frontage Road. No estimated time of opening is listed.
CLOSED - #BCHwy1 - Vehicle incident east of #Sicamous off of Stadnicki Rd. No estimated time of re-opening, next update at 3:30 PM. For more info check: https://t.co/9Y5ARTPnyQ
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) September 2, 2019
Drive BC’s next planned update on the condition of the road is at 3:30 p.m.
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