Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon to remain closed through weekend
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CHILLIWACK — The provincial government says Highway 1 between Boston Bar and Lytton will remain closed through the weekend. The road was closed on Aug.17 when the Kookipi Creek wildfire approached a 10-kilometre section of Highway 1.
In a news release Friday (Aug. 25), the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says the wildfire has burned trees on the bluffs above the highway, resulting in falling trees and boulders along the highway, including through the Falls Creek (Jackass Mountain) highway reconstruction site. However, there has been no damage to the temporary bridge and other construction works at Falls Creek.
As the Kookipi Creek wildfire is still active, progress on highway reopening will depend on the weather and local fire activity. However the ministry has confirmed, the situation will not be reassessed until Monday, August 28.
