Update: The Malahat has reopened in both directions.
– Original:
Highway 1 is closed in both directions near the Malahat Summit due to a small rock slide.
According to the West Shore RCMP, crews are on scene, assessing the environmental impact.
Geotechnical engineers are also on scene assessing the rock wall.
One vehicle was damaged due to the slide. The driver was uninjured.
There are no detours available or estimated time on when the highway will reopen.
#Malahat is closed at summit due to rock slide. Geotechnical engineers are assessing. Updates via @DriveBC https://t.co/swghK8SoP7 #yyjtraffic #BCHwy1 pic.twitter.com/fyNV9AAvOl
— BC Transportation (@TranBC) September 10, 2018
Malahat, Highway #1, is closed both directions because of rocks falling onto the highway. Crews onscene assessing the enviromental impact. Updates to come. #yyjtraffic
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) September 10, 2018
More to come.
