Highway 16 closed to Terrace

Monday's wild weather has resulted in the closure of Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert, at 915 pm, Drive BC listed the highway as closed in both directions from Prince Rupert to Rainbow Pass due to a high avalanche risk.

The closure is in effect until at least 11 am on Tuesday, with an update expected to be provided at 10 am.

Through the day travel advisories had been posted along the highway due to heavy snowfall inland, with no travel recommended unless absolutely necessary.

The Drive BC advisories were as follows:

Highway 16 both directions

Closed in both directions from Prince Rupert to Rainbow Pass (15.8 km) because of High Avalanche Hazard. Will remain closed until 11 am Tuesday, January 27; confidence moderate. Next update Tuesday, Jan 27 at 10:00 am. Updated on Mon Jan 26 at 9:15 pm. (ID# 75489)

Jan 26, 2009 09:15 PM

Highway 16 Both Directions

Heavy Snowfall from Agate Creek Bridge to Terrace (93.6 km). Travel Advisory in effect. Travel is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Updated Mon Jan 26 at 6:58 pm. (ID# 75449)

Jan 26, 2009 06:58 PM

Highway 16 Both Directions

Heavy Snowfall from Terrace to Big Oliver Creek Bridge (49.4 km). Travel Advisory in effect. Travel is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Updated Mon Jan 26 at 6:50 pm. (ID# 75448)

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UPDATE: The latest advisory from Drive BC had the highway reopened late Tuesday afternoon, however with an advisory of a High Avalanche Hazard 34 km east of Agate Creek Bridge to 55 km west of Terrace (4.6 km).

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The Drive BC website will have updates posted in the morning regarding the status of highway conditions.