BC Highway 1 East Closed
Note for any travellers in BC and planning to take Highway 1 east out of the vancouver area. The highway is closed just east of Spences Bridge until further notice due a wildfire that has jumped the highway.
Last I heard a couple of hours ago, the fire is about 100 acres and classed as out of control.
From DriveBC
Closed in both directions 5 km east of Spences Bridge because of Forest Fire. Alternate routes via Highways 8, 5, 12 and 97c. No estimated time of opening; assessment ongoing. Next update at 10:00 pm. Updated on Mon Jul 23 at 7:13 pm PDT. (ID# 283820)
Image from earlier this afternoon.
Last I heard a couple of hours ago, the fire is about 100 acres and classed as out of control.
From DriveBC
Closed in both directions 5 km east of Spences Bridge because of Forest Fire. Alternate routes via Highways 8, 5, 12 and 97c. No estimated time of opening; assessment ongoing. Next update at 10:00 pm. Updated on Mon Jul 23 at 7:13 pm PDT. (ID# 283820)
Image from earlier this afternoon.
