UPDATE: Hwy 1 reopens in both directions west of Rogers Pass

(UPDATE: Oct. 19 @ 9:15 pm) – Highway 1 has reopened between Revelstoke and Golden.

The highway was closed for several hours on Saturday due to a vehicle incident.

DriveBC says all lanes are available in both directions.

(Original story: Oct. 19 @ 3:10 pm) – Traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway has come to a complete halt in both directions because of a vehicle incident west of Rogers Pass.

According to DriveBC, an assessment of the incident is in progress and drivers should expect the highway to be closed for multiple hours.

A highway camera and photos from the area show long lines of traffic in snowy conditions.

Up-to-date road conditions can be found online at this link.

⛔️REMINDER #BCHwy1 is CLOSED in both directions between #RevelstokeBC and #GoldenBC for a vehicle incident just west of Rogers Pass. Assessment in progress. Expect long delays.

ℹ️For more info:https://t.co/VtJFieSvhv

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) October 19, 2024

There currently is an Environment Canada rainfall warning in place for the Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass.

“An atmospheric river is taking aim at southern BC and will bring a prolonged period of heavy rain to the West Columbia and northern Arrow Lakes - Slocan regions,” reads the warning.

“Total rainfall of 50 to 100 mm is expected before tapering off by Sunday night.”