Clouds and a high of 20 expected in Revelstoke today. (DriveBC)

Clouds and a high of 20 expected in Revelstoke today. (DriveBC)

Construction begins near Enchanted Forest on Highway 1

Revelstoke will see clouds and wind this afternoon

  • May. 16, 2019 12:00 a.m.

Construction today:

Highway 1 east: Paving operations between East Boundary of Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier Park West Boundary.Single lane alternating traffic, expect up to 15 minute delays.

Electrical maintenance between MacDonald Showshed and Lanark Snowshed. Single lane alternating traffic.

Construction work between Glacier Park East Boundary and Wiseman Rd.Expect minor delays.

Road construction work between Donald Rd and Forde Station Rd. Expect minor delays.

Highway 1 west: Bridge maintenance between Enchanted Forest Ftg Rd and Three Valley Frtg. Single lane alternating traffic. Expect 20 minute delays.

Highway 23 north: No planned construction.

Highway 23 south: Utility work between Mt Begbie Rd and Big Eddy Rd in Revelstoke. Single lane alternating traffic.

For more information see DriveBC.

Weather today according to Environment Canada:

Today: A few showers ending near noon then cloudy. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 20. UV index 6 or high.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy overnight with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 9.

For more information see Environment Canada.

Wildfires in the Southeast fire centre:

Drinkwater Rd. near Kimberley. A 0.03 Ha fire. Suspected to be human caused.

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