Highway 1 has been re-opened closed in Abbotsford after a brief closure this evening.
DriveBC tweeted just before 8 p.m. that the highway was closed between the Sumas and Whatcom exits due to downed power lines.
CORRECTION - CLOSED - #BCHwy1 both directions between Sumas Way and Whatcom road due to downed hydro lines. Assessment in progress. Use local detours. #Chilliwack #AbbotsfordBC
— DriveBC LM (@DriveBC_LM) January 12, 2018
A little more than 10 minutes after that tweet, the highway had reopened.
OPEN - #BCHwy1 now open in both directions between Sumas Way and Whatcom Road. #Chilliwack #AbbotsfordBC
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) January 12, 2018
Heavy snow has made roads in East Abbotsford and Chilliwack treacherous and resulted in slow traffic around the area. Police have urged the public to take care.
WEATHER UPDATE! #BCStorm has ramped up in East #Abbotsford at Whatcom Rd. #WhiteOut conditions, slippery roads & car accidents. #SlowDown and be prepared for winter driving conditions. #YellowTape means emergency services have been on scene. #Drivesafe @icbc #Snowmageddon pic.twitter.com/i4KxTnH1d5
— Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) January 12, 2018
