UPDATE 2:36 p.m.
Highway 3 has reopened in both directions about 11 kilometres west of Princeton.
A vehicle incident closed the highway at Whipsaw Creek Road shortly after 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31.
DriveBC says motorists can expect delays in the area.
✅ CLEAR – #BCHwy3 is OPEN after a closure west of #PrincetonBC at Whipsaw Creek Rd due to a vehicle incident. Expect delays. #Eastgate #CrowsnestHwy
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) December 31, 2022
ORIGINAL
Highway 3 is closed in both directions west of Princeton following a vehicle incident Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31.
DriveBC reports the closure at Whipsaw Creek Road, 11 kilometres west of Princeton.
Crews are on scene and no detour is available.
DriveBC’s next update will come at 3 p.m.
⛔️ REMINDER #BCHwy3 is CLOSED west of #PrincetonBC at Whipsaw Creek Rd due to a vehicle incident. Assessment in progress. No detour is available. #Eastgate #CrowsnestHwy
ℹ️ For more info:https://t.co/g9nDA1nybL pic.twitter.com/ZJ0EAIO89W
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) December 31, 2022
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