Public Advisory: Trans-Canada Highway in Southwestern Newfoundland to Reopen at Two Locations Monday
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November 29/2021
Public Advisory: Trans-Canada Highway in Southwestern Newfoundland to Reopen at Two Locations Monday
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- Transportation and Infrastructure
November 28, 2021
Repairs have been made on the Trans-Canada Highway in southwestern Newfoundland to allow traffic to flow Monday (November 29) at two of the four damaged areas.
The highway will reopen north of Little Paradise Park. Updates will be provided by noon Monday.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in some areas.
Motorists are reminded obey traffic control and watch for heavy equipment and crews working in the area.
Repairs are also progressing as planned near the weigh scales outside Port au Basques and near Little Paradise Park.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure anticipates the areas near the Port aux Basques weigh scales and at Little Paradise Park reopening to traffic mid-week.
Updates are being provided as they become available.
While repairs continues, the public is asked to follow the advice and direction of emergency officials and stay away from the damaged areas. Avoiding these areas will allow crews to complete the work in a more timely manner.
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November 25/2021
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November 25/2021
Please see Hwy 1 update below from B.C.
As we have had numerous questions on Highways 1 and 5 in regard to full reconnection, to be clear, the Hwy 1 closure through the Canyon pass and the Hwy 5 closure, the Coquihalla Hwy, from Merritt to Hwy 3, are long term closures. Assessments are on going, however significant damage occurred on several sections of these 2 highways, and it will likely be months before they are connected all the way through the province. Hwy 3 and in transit through the US are the only likely options to get goods in and out of the lower mainland of B.C. for some time into the future. If you have questions on exploring these options, please reach back to the PMTC office.
Highway 1 will reopen through the Fraser Valley between Chilliwack and Abbotsford at 2 p.m. (Pacific time), Thursday, Nov. 25, following cleanup, repairs and geotechnical assessments of the highway and its structures.
This reopening will help connect the Lower Mainland through to Highway 3 and the Interior. While this will help to reduce congestion on Highway 7, travel restrictions will remain in place on Highway 7 to ensure the safe movement of essential goods and services.
Although it is not subject to the essential travel order, people are asked to stay off Highway 1 through Abbotsford unless necessary. Drivers can expect slow traffic with reduced speed limits. When the highway reopens, the interchange at No. 3 Road will not be accessible due to closures on the municipal road network.
Commercial vehicles over 63,500 kilograms are prohibited from travelling on Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Chilliwack at this time.
Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon was closed by flooding and debris slides on Sunday, Nov. 14.
Repairs to Highway 1 at the Sumas River Bridge were completed on Nov. 24, after the westbound approach failed during the heavy rain events. Additional repairs along the highway corridor will be ongoing throughout the coming weeks.
The section of Highway 1 through Bridal Falls between Highway 9 and Hope was reopened the evening of Nov. 20. This section of highway remains one lane in each direction for essential travel only, with cleanup and repairs ongoing.
Into the Fraser Canyon, Highway 1 between Hope and Boothroyd, just east of Boston Bar, has been open since Nov. 21. Highway 1 remains closed from Boothroyd through to Spences Bridge and damage assessments are ongoing.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has special weather statements in effect for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, Squamish to Whistler and the Sunshine Coast from now into next week. Flood conditions may arise in the areas over the period of these storms. The River Forecast Centre has issued high streamflow advisories for all regions of the Coast.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is monitoring the weather and the performance of the highway. People should be aware that Highway 1 and others could be closed at any time, should conditions deteriorate.
Learn More:
The Service BC Flood Response Info line is (toll-free): 1 833 376-2452
For a list of Essential Purposes for travel and routes to which the order applies, see: www.gov.bc.ca/floodresponse
For updated road conditions, go to: www.DriveBC.ca
For information on winter tires and chains regulations:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving
For winter driving tips, visit: www.shiftintowinter.ca
Mike Millian
President
Private Motor Truck Council of Canada
225 Main Street East
Unit #5, Milton, On
L9T 1N9
Office: 905-827-0587
Cell: 519-932-0902
Fax: 905-827-8212
