Travel Advisory issued for areas in the Fraser Valley due to Flooding
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Current situation
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has issued a travel advisory for areas in the Fraser Valley where there is a risk of flooding. People are asked to avoid travel unless necessary until the heavy rainfall passes and water levels subside.
Additionally, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit has closed major highways between the Lower Mainland and the Interior due to flooding, falling rock and debris, and high avalanche hazards. Current closures include:
- Highway 1 eastbound closed at Highway 9
- Highway 1 closed between Hope and Lytton
- Highway 3 closed between Hope and Princeton
- Highway 5 closed between Hope and Merritt
- Highway 7 is closed west of Hope (between Highway 9 and Ross Road)
- Highway 11 at the Sumas border crossing is closed to commercial traffic, open to local traffic only
- Highway 99 is closed between Mt. Currie and Lillooet
There is no timeline for reopening.
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
Avoid travel in the affected area until the heavy rainfall passes and water levels subside.
Links and resources
DriveBC
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General Emergency evacuee guidance for the public
What to do when you receive an Evacuation Order or Evacuation Alert
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