Geotechnical investigation closes section of Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.’s Interior | 24CA News

A piece of the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.’s Interior is at present closed in each instructions, and it’s unknown how lengthy the closure will final.

DriveBC is reporting that the freeway is closed in Chase, and {that a} geotechnical investigation is happening between Shuswap-Chase Creek Road and Shuswap Avenue, a distance of 4.6 kilometres.

Detours can be found through highways 97, 97A and 97B.

However, on a social media account, AIMRoads — the freeway upkeep contractor for the area — says the reopening is undetermined, and motorists ought to anticipate main delays starting from hours as much as one to 2 days.

Global News has reached out to the Ministry of Transportation for extra data. An replace is anticipated at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

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