Hwy 1 to close between Sicamous and Revelstoke for avalanche control

Residents headed east should be aware of a closure on Hwy 1 this afternoon.

According to Drive BC, "avalanche control activities" will close the highway between noon and 2 pm.

#BCHwy1 Will be CLOSED between #SicamousBC and #RevelstokeBC for avalanche control activities starting at 12-2pm. No detour available.
For more information: https://t.co/4N3btCl3A5 pic.twitter.com/SDxJx5C2T5

— Drive BC (@DriveBC) December 6, 2019

The closure is to take place between Sicamous and Revelstoke. No detours will be available during the activities.

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