Roads posted Feb 21, 2025 @ 06:55am by Iain Burns

UPDATE: Hwy 1 reopens in both directions west of Kamloops

(UPDATE: Feb. 21 at 6:55 am): The highway has now reopened.

(Original story: Feb. 21 at 5:10 am): Hwy 1 has been closed in both directions west of Kamloops since late last night.

DriveBC said it was due to a “vehicle incident” between Thompson River Drive and Deadman-Vidette Road, west of Savona.

Delays are expected.

⛔️REMINDER #BCHwy1 - A vehicle incident has the road closed in both directions at Big Sky Rd west of #SavonaBC. Consider an alternate route. Expect delays. Next update approx. 7:00AM. #Kamloops #CacheCreekBC

ℹ️https://t.co/6FB2ZzBLJh
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) February 21, 2025

DriveBC said drivers should consider a different route.

Its next update is scheduled for 7 am.

As of a little after 5 am, DriveBC estimates the road will reopen at 8 am.

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