Trans-Canada Highway closed east of Golden
The Trans-Canada Highway east of Golden is closed in both directions due to rocks on the road.
The highway closed at around 8 p.m. yesterday, Dec. 10, and remains closed this morning. It is expected to open within the hour.
"There are rocks on the road between Golden Donald Upper Road and West Boundary of Yoho National Park for 18.8 kilometres," Drive B.C. reports. This is around four kilometres east of Golden to West Boundary of Yoho National Park.
An assessment in progress and a detour not available.
For the latest on the highway's status, go to the DriveBC website here.
UPDATE – #BCHwy1 – remains CLOSED due to rocks on the road 15km East of #GoldenBC. Consider alternate route. Estimated time of re opening: 10:00 AM MST. Next update time today at 10:00 AM MST. #YohoNationalPark
For more information: https://t.co/smiAw3swiW— Drive BC (@DriveBC) December 11, 2019
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