Hwy 1, the Trans-Canada Hwy, was extensively damaged in the heavy rainfall or “atmospheric river” event in mid-November of 2021.
The flooding event resulted in 15 sites between Hope and Spences Bridge being damaged or entirely destroyed, mainly by landslides. Since then, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and its partners have worked to clear, repair, and re-open the highway, ensuring environmental and cultural protocols are followed at each work site.
As a result of this repair work, Hwy 1 will partially reopen on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 between Spences Bridge and Lytton, with the route remaining closed between Lytton and Hope.
Record snowfalls and avalanche risks have delayed work in the area of Jackass Mountain but crews will resume work in this area as soon as it is deemed safe to do so.
Unlike the Coquihalla, traffic on Hwy 1 will not be restricted to commercial or essential traffic only, although loads will be limited to 25 metres in length.
Travellers should expect lengthy delays as many sections of the highway are temporary access as permanent solutions continue to be designed and constructed. There will be single-lane sections of the highway and an at-grade rail crossing. Many sections of the highway will continue to be active construction sites and work zones, and speed will be reduced.
