A rock slide that shut down the Malahat for a short time has created traffic chaos this afternoon in the West Shore are
The rockslide occurred between Finlayson Arm and West Shore Parkway.
The slide has been assessed and engineers have given the green light to reopen the highway as of 3:20 p.m. Sunday.
**ALL CLEAR** Rockfall site on #BCHwy1 #Malahat between Westshore Pkwy and Finlayson Arm Rd has been assessed and is now open to traffic in both directions. @DriveBC_VI #yyjtraffic https://t.co/QRkSSltyKG
— Emcon Services Inc. – South Island Division (@EmconSouthVI) February 28, 2021
Despite the reopening, major delays are still expected in both directions.
