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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.
#BCHwy1 re-opens (partially) to general travel, #Lytton to #SpencesBridge, tomorrow. Commercial vehicle 25m length limit. Expect delays: single-lane areas, lower speeds, construction. (#HopeBC to #Boothroyd still local travel only - ⭐Check DriveBC)
— BC Transportation (@TranBC) January 13, 2022
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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: