Highway 1 west of Revelstoke is closed due to high avalanche hazard.
The highway is closed between Griffin Lake Avalanche Gate, 9 km west of Revelstoke, and Clanwilliam Bridge.
Next update will come from DriveBC at around noon.
An assessment is currently in progress.
A closure was previously planned for 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. this afternoon (Mar. 2) for avalanche control work.
⛔ CLOSED - #BCHwy1 is closed in both directions west of #Revelstoke between Griffin Lake Avalanche Gate and Clanwilliam OH Bridge due to high avalanche hazard. An assessment is in progress. #Sicamous
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) March 2, 2023
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