Highway 1 has been re-opened closed in Abbotsford after a brief closure this evening.
DriveBC tweeted just before 8 p.m. that the highway was closed between the Sumas and Whatcom exits due to downed power lines.
CORRECTION - CLOSED - both directions between Sumas Way and Whatcom road due to downed hydro lines. Assessment in progress. Use local detours.
— DriveBC LM (@DriveBC_LM)
A little more than 10 minutes after that tweet, the highway had reopened.
OPEN - now open in both directions between Sumas Way and Whatcom Road.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC)
Heavy snow has made roads in East Abbotsford and Chilliwack treacherous and resulted in slow traffic around the area. Police have urged the public to take care.
WEATHER UPDATE! has ramped up in East at Whatcom Rd. conditions, slippery roads & car accidents. and be prepared for winter driving conditions. means emergency services have been on scene.
— Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept)