Summary of Developments as of January 12.
- New TranBC reports that the provincial state of emergency, declared on November 17, 2021 has been extended to January 18, 2022
- Check the “DriveBC” link below for the latest on road status.
- Significant rainfall is forecast for the BC lower mainland over the next few days.
- Several road closures remain in effect as shown below.
- No rail disruptions are reported
BC Government Update on Roads Jan. 11
- Current Road advisories can be found at the following link.
https://www.tranbc.ca/current-travel-advisories/
Highway 1 Hope to Spences Bridge
- Hope to Boothroyd – CLOSED/OPEN – for local travel from Hope as far as Boothroyd (through Yale, Spuzzum and Boston Bar), with some Single Lane Alternating. Expect delays. Could close at any time.
- Boothroyd to Lytton – CLOSED
- Lytton to Spences Bridge – CLOSED
Highway 8
- CLOSED from Merritt to Spences Bridge
The map at the second red bar below, dated December 20, 2021 is the most current map posted by TranBC.
NOTE:
FMA will continue to monitor the sources of information on the disruptions and report as required.