A mudslide just south of Cache Creek, B.C., has shut down a highway in both directions.
Drive BC said the slide is along Highway 1 between Lytton and Spences Bridge. Authorities have closed the road between Hope and Cache Creek.
Highway cameras from the stretch of highway appear to have been knocked out by the slide and are offline. However, the impact of the closure can be seen on a deserted part of the road near Lytton. Crews are expected to be on scene Tuesday morning assessing the situation and an estimated time of reopening is unavailable.This comes as a section of Highway 5 remains closed due to a large wildfire. The Coquihalla was shut down between Hope and Merritt on Sunday.
Drive BC said there is limited visibility because of the smoke and video posted to social media showed the fire close to the road. The detour for that route is also along Highway 3. An empty section of highway near Lytton, B.C., after a mudslide closed part of Highway 1 on Aug. 16, 2021.
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