Update: Highway 23 North is reopened after avalanche control work.
✅CLEAR #BCHwy23 is OPEN north of #Revelstoke from previous High Avalanche Hazard. Currently at a LOW hazard.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 12, 2023
Original: Highway 23 North near the Mica Dam was closed Tuesday evening (April 11) due to high risk of avalanche.
⛔️ #BCHwy23 is CLOSED north of #Revelstoke due to High Avalanche Hazard.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 11, 2023
The road is currently closed for almost 10 km, starting between Downie St. And Mica Village. DriveBC said the closure is for avalanche control work, as there is a high avalanche hazard in the area. DriveBC said an assessment is in progress.
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Drive BC will provide an update later today at 5:30 p.m.
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