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By Aaron Schulze

Highway 1 Closed

UPDATE: Highway 1 through Savona reopens but ‘speed reduction’ in place following flash flood

Jun 30, 2024 | 7:28 PM

UPDATE (9:45 p.m.): DriveBC reports Highway 1 through Savona has reopened.

However, “speed reduction” is in place for crews on scene. DriveBC doesn’t specify what the posted speed limit is.

Another update is due at 8:00 a.m. Monday.

EARLIER: KAMLOOPS — The Trans Canada Highway through the community of Savona will be closed Sunday (June 30) night.

Photos and videos contributed to CFJC Today at around 6:15 p.m. Sunday show the stretch of Highway 1 flooded in the community west of Kamloops.

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At around 7:00 p.m. Sunday, DriveBC reported the stretch of Highway 1 between Tunkwa Lake Road and Vavasour Road was closed in both directions. Another update is not due until 12:30 a.m. Monday.

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the South Thompson region Sunday morning.

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided once it’s available.