With the third atmospheric river event headed for B.C., the province will again close road arteries and thoroughfares.
Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for a number of regions, including Vancouver, the North Shore and the Fraser Valley, with some areas forecast to see 120 millimetres of precipitation. The 91裸聊视频減rolonged period of heavy rain91裸聊视频 is anticipated to last until Wednesday.
Some routes that were closed re-opened to essential traffic following the last rainfall event, but at a press conference today, B.C. Minister of Transportation Rob Fleming said closures are returning.
91裸聊视频淕iven current forecasts, we91裸聊视频檙e going to have to close Highway 99 once again, between Pemberton and Lillooet, that will happen at 4 p.m. today,91裸聊视频 said Fleming. 91裸聊视频淒rivers should expect some delays, as all traffic will be using Highway 3 and Highway 7 in that corridor to move in-and-out of the region, as Highway 1 remains closed in two locations, between Chilliwack and Abbotsford and east of Chilliwack, between Popkum and Hope.91裸聊视频
The minister also said a travel advisory has been issued for Highway 20 and the Bella Coola Valley warning motorists not to venture onto the highway if it91裸聊视频檚 not necessary. Maintenance crews and avalanche crews are being staged along the corridor for fast response to conditions, he said.
Fleming advised travellers to drive with caution and expect delays.
91裸聊视频淚 do remind drivers that [Highways 3 and 7] are not up to the same condition before the first storm arrived two weeks ago,91裸聊视频 said Fleming. 91裸聊视频淪ome commercial truck drivers may not be familiar with these routes and we are asking everyone to please slow down, please be patient and accept that it will take longer and drive according to current conditions.91裸聊视频
鈿狅笍搁贰惭滨狈顿贰搁 - Precautionary CLOSURE at 4PM PST this afternoon between & due to impact & heavy rainfall鈿狅笍 remains open to essential travel under 14,500kg until 4PM. Please be aware closure may occur sooner.
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Fleming said the province will re-open Highway 1 when 91裸聊视频渋t is safe to do so.91裸聊视频
91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e monitoring conditions across the province, including the mid- and south coast, the Interior and the north part of Vancouver Island,91裸聊视频 said Fleming. 91裸聊视频淐rews and equipment are ready to be deployed in all of those regions as needed.91裸聊视频
There could be more closures if it is deemed necessary, according to Fleming.
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