Highway 1 between Agassiz and Hope is open again.
Up to this point, travelers along highways 7 and 9 have reported significant traffic increases due to the localized highway closure.
Emil Anderson Maintainance tweeted that Highway 1 is open once again to eastbound traffic between Exit 135 (Route 9 – Agassiz/Harrison Hot Springs) and Flood-Hope Road (exit 165).
HWY 1 EB NOW OPEN. #HWY1 has now re-opened to eastbound (EB) traffic between Exit 135 (Route 9 - Agassiz/Harrison Hot Springs) and Flood Hope Road, utilizing a counterflow lane.
— Emil Anderson Maintenance | Fraser Valley (@EAMOperations) September 12, 2022
Westbound traffic along HWY1 is flowing normally at this time. pic.twitter.com/sOVGXtIaOG
Drive B.C. reports speeds are reduced to 80 kmh and single-lane traffic between Hunter Creek (exit 160) and Flood-Hope Road. Delays should be expected.
As the Flood Falls Trail fire near Hope remains active, the highway could re-close at any time.
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