Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden is closed in both directions for avalanche control today.

The avalanche control work is between Townley Street and Anderson Road for 141 km.

There is no detour available and the highway is expected to be closed until 8 p.m.

The highway had to be closed early because of a car crash.

Travellers can check DriveBC.ca for updates.


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