Rockslide

Rockslide near Spences Bridge slowing traffic on Trans Canada

KAMLOOPS – A rockslide is creating traffic issue on the Trans Canada between Cache Creek and Hope. The slide has the road down to a single lane of alternating traffic about 17 kilometres east of Spences Bridge until further notice, according to Drive B.C. The clean-up is underway. For the very latest updates go to...

Avalanche control and rockslides along popular routes

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There are a few things to consider if you're navigating B.C. roads or enjoying the great outdoors today. According to DriveBC.ca, avalanche control is happening Jan. 20, 2015 on Highway 1 from the west boundary of Glacier National Park to the east boundary in both directions, so targeted areas along the route will be...

UPDATE: Highway 3 remains closed due to rockslide

PENTICTON - Highway 3 continues to be  closed in both directions  this morning after a rockslide occurred nine kilometres west of Keremeos  yesterday afternoon. Estimated time of opening is presently unknown as an assessment is being carried out. Detours via 5A and Highway 97 C. We’ll have more details as they become available. Check Drive...

Investigation into cause of rockslide continues

SUMMERLAND – The section of Highway 97 that was hit by a rockslide between Peachland and Summerland Sunday will remain partially closed until at least Tuesday. Murray Tekano of the Ministry of Transportation says until the 500 cubic metres of debris is cleared, highway traffic will be down to one lane in each direction. “Right now...

Highway 3 near Keremeos opens again; rockslide cleared

KEREMEOS - The area of Highway 3, nine kilometres west of Keremeos was closed in both directions this morning because of a landslide, but has since opened to traffic. Though traffic is flowing again, DriveBC.ca is cautioning motorists about another area of Highway 3, 3 km east of town where the road is reduced to...