(UPDATE: Jan. 13 @ 8:55 am) - Hwy 1 has reopened just west of Field.
It's open to single-lane alternating traffic at the moment, but traffic is getting through.
It had been closed since shortly before 5 am for what Drive BC called a 'vehicle incident'.
(Original story: Jan. 13 @ 6:20 am) - A ‘vehicle incident’ near Field has closed Hwy 1 in both directions this morning.
It happened shortly before 5 am, just west of the small community, and has already resulted in a lineup of stalled traffic.
There is no detour available.
#BCHwy1 CLOSED west of #FieldBC due to a vehicle incident, assessment in progress, expect major delays
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) January 13, 2020
Drive BC estimates that the highway will be open again around 9:30 am today and the next update is expected at 7:30 am.
NowMedia will update this story as more information becomes available.
