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Hwy 1 will reopen between Lytton and Spences Bridge on Friday

Two months after the route shut down due to catastrophic flooding and mudslides, Hwy 1 will reopen between Lytton and Spences Bridge on Friday.

It’s an exciting development as the Province continues to slowly recover from November’s severe storms, but the Ministry of Transportation warns that it won't be business as usual.

The highway will not be limited to essential services only, like it is on the Coquihalla, but loads will be limited to 25 metres in length and all traffic can expect significant delays and reduced speed limits.

Unfortunately, the section of Hwy 1 between Lytton and Yale will remain closed for the time being.

“Record snowfalls and current avalanche risks have delayed work in the area of Jackass Mountain,” the Ministry explained.

“Once the snow is cleared and avalanche risks subside, our crews will resume work in this area.”

No updated estimate for when that stretch of Hwy 1 will reopen was provided.

It has been, and will continue to be, a massive undertaking to get Hwy 1 back in working order following November’s flooding.

According to the Ministry, 15 sites were significantly damaged along the highway between Spences Bridge and Hope.

Here’s an update from the Ministry from earlier this week on the four most significantly damaged sites along the route:

  • Nicomen Bridge: Final grading and barrier installation are in progress. Crews will be doing a final site clean-up and preparing for the opening.
  • Tank Hill: Final grading is now complete. Paving is now underway, after which crews will do a final site clean-up to prepare for opening.
  • Gladwin Culvert: Final grading and paving are complete. Crews will be doing a final site clean-up to prepare for opening.
  • Jackass Mountain: Work has stopped due to higher-than-average snowfall and avalanche risk. Work will resume once the snow is cleared and risks subside.

<who>Photo Credit: Ministry of Transportation



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