The Trans Canada Highway has been closed in both directions for almost the entire 80 kilometres between Abbotsford and Hope. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)East of Chilliwack, a series of mudslides has also closed the highway leading into Hope. It is currently unclear what the impact of the highway closures will have on supplies going in and out of the Lower Mainland. Photos taken of the Coquihalla (Highway 5) near Hope, B.C., show the surging Coquihalla River damaging a bridge near Carolin Mine Road. WATCH | Part of Highway 5 is washed away near Hope:Coquihalla Highway severely damaged by cascading river 5:04 The surging Coquihalla River caused a section of Highway 5 to wash away near the Caroline Mine area close to Hope, B.C.

Source: CBC News November 16, 2021 20:11 UTC