UPDATE: DriveBC confirms that traffic has now been reopened in both directions. Commuters can still expect delays and congestion.
CLEAR – #BCHwy1 / #Malahat is now fully open in both directions after the earlier vehicle incident at the south end of #GoldstreamPark. Expect delays and congestion. #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VanIsle
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) December 17, 2019
Earlier:
A section of the Trans Canada Highway has been closed off to traffic in the aftermath of a vehicle incident.
West Shore RCMP confirmed in a tweet that they are investigating a two-car collision at the Trans-Canada Highway and West Shore Parkway intersection, and that traffic is closed in both directions at the location.
We are currently investigating a 2 vehicle collision on Trans Canada Hwy at West Shore Parkway. TCH is closed in both directions at this location. Please be patient as Emergency crews work the scene.
— West Shore RCMP (@WestshoreRCMP) December 17, 2019
Eye-witnesses report that fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars are on-site.
The crash reportedly took place at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17th.
Passenger vehicles are being diverted onto Finlayson Arm Road for northbound traffic. According to a tweet from Emcon Services Inc. shared by DriveBC’s official Twitter account, the highway should be reopening around 3:15 p.m.
UPDATE – detour in place – passenger vehicles only from #bchwy1 at Finlayson Arm Road for northbound traffic. Clean up in progress expect highway reopening in 30-40 minutes. #jjytraffic #malahat #commute #trafficontrol@WestshoreRCMP @DriveBC @TranBC @yyjtraffic @malahatdrive
— Emcon Services Inc., South Island Division (@EmconSouthVI) December 17, 2019
More to come.
