:format(webp)/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/news/canada/2023/04/08/drivebc-issues-advisory-for-150-km-stretch-of-highway-between-golden-and-revelstoke/20230408140456-6431b8e58391177cb937a7f0jpeg.jpg "DriveBC issues advisory for 150 km stretch of highway between Golden and Revelstoke")
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s transportation ministry says an “intense spring storm” is poised to hit a 150 km stretch of Highway in the southeastern part of the province.
DriveBC issued a travel advisory Saturday morning for a portion of Highway 1 running between Golden and Revelstoke.
It says the storm is expected to peak on Monday and may require avalanche control work affecting traffic in both directions.
DriveBC says a closure of up to 8 hours may be required to ensure traveler safety.
The travel advisory covers the stretch of Highway 1 between Highway 23 South and Golden Donald Upper Rd..
It says it will issue another update on Monday.
This report from The Canadian Press was first published April 8, 2023.
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