Update:
Highway 1 is now open between Revelstoke and Golden following a vehicle incident in Rogers Pass this morning.
Although the closure happened at the west boundary of Glacier National Park, traffic along Highway 1 is backed up as far as Revelstoke.
The five-day closure of the stretch of highway at Kicking Horse Canyon will not be delayed. Highway 1 will be closed east of Golden from now (12 p.m. MST on April 11) until 11:45 p.m. on April 15.
Original:
Highway 1 is closed east of Revelstoke after a vehicle incident in Rogers Pass this morning (April 11).
The incident occurred at roughly 7 a.m. near the west boundary of Glacier National Park, east of Revelstoke.
⛔ #BCHwy1 is CLOSED west of #RogersPass due to a vehicle incident. #Revelstoke #GoldenBC
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 11, 2023
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This incident may cause major delays for travellers heading east on Highway 1, as a planned five-day closure of the stretch of highway at Kicking Horse Canyon will begin at noon.
READ MORE: Highway 1 between B.C. and Alberta to close for five days
Following the closure east of Golden, those looking to continue on Highway 1 will have to take Highway 95 south at Golden until reaching Radium, then take Highway 93 until it intersects with Highway 1 at Castle Junction.
READ MORE: Travel advisory issued for Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden
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