‘Debris movement’ from slope caused Trans Canada Highway closure
A near 24-hour closure of the Trans Canada Highway west of Chase was due to debris movement on a slope next to the roadway.
In an email to CFJC Today, B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says no material from the debris movement landed on the stretch of Highway 1 between Shuswap-Chase Creek Road and Shuswap Avenue, but the province closed the roadway while geotechnical engineers evaluated the scene.
The highway reopened just before 10 a.m. this morning.
CLEAR – #BCHwy1 is OPEN at Shuswap Ave in #ChaseBC from previous geotechnical investigation. #Kamloops #SalmonArm
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) February 9, 2023
DriveBC first reported of the Trans Canada Highway’s closure shortly before 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 8).