Highway 1 between Chase and Sorrento reopened to the public Friday morning after a week-long closure due to the Bush Creek East wildfire (Image credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today).

By Aaron Schulze

Trans Canada Highway

Highway 1 through the Shuswap reopens

Aug 25, 2023 | 5:24 AM

UPDATE (10 a.m.): DriveBC confirms the Trans Canada Highway between Chase and Sorrento did reopen to the public at 10 a.m. Friday.

However, DriveBC stresses that no stopping will be permitted along the stretch of the Highway 1 due to the Bush Creek East wildfire. Drivers are asked to watch for wildlife on the roadway.

Highway 1 between Chase and Sorrento west of Squilax Bridge (Image credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today).

EARLIER: CHASE, B.C. — The Trans Canada Highway through the Shuswap is expected to reopen Friday (Aug. 25) morning.

In an update late Thursday night, DriveBC says the stretch of the Highway 1 from Chase to Sorrento is estimated to reopen at 10 a.m.

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Until then, a detour remains in effect via Highway 97 and Highway 97A and Highway 97B.

The Trans Canada Highway through the Shuswap closed one week ago due to the Bush Creek East wildfire.

While the roadway through the Shuswap will reopen, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District reminds travelers that multiple communities in the area remain on evacuation order.