DRIVERS are advised of precautionary overnight closures of two main routes between the Lower Mainland and interior of the province, with more heavy rain in the forecast, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit announced on Sunday evening.
Highway 99 will be closed east of Pemberton, between Mt. Currie and Lillooet, as a precaution, from 8 p.m. Sunday, December 14 until the morning of Monday, December 15.
Also, as a precaution, Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon will be closed between the Hope junction and Lytton from 10 p.m. Sunday, December 14 until the morning of Monday, December 15.
There are known slide areas along both highways, as well as slopes damaged by recent wildfires. These proactive closures are due to the risk of rockfall, debris flows and washouts as a result of heavy rain and snowpack melt. Both highways will be assessed in the morning.
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for rainfall, with up to 70 mm possible through Howe Sound, Whistler and Pemberton, and up to 60 mm possible in the lower Fraser Canyon.
With more rain in the forecast, people should be aware that highways could close at any time, if conditions change.
For the latest traffic updates, visit: https://www.drivebc.ca/
To see flood warning and watches in the Fraser Valley, visit: https://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/
