The Trans-Canada Highway will be closed east of Golden until at least 7 p.m. (Google Map image)

The Trans-Canada Highway will be closed east of Golden until at least 7 p.m. (Google Map image)

UPDATE: Trans-Canada to be closed intermittently east of Golden due to avalanche hazard

The highway is estimated to reopen around 7 p.m.

  • Jan. 27, 2020 12:00 a.m.

Highway 1 has re-opened with intermittent closures after closing earlier today for high avalanche hazard between Golden Donald Upper Road and Kicking Horse Rest Area.

Starting at 6:30 p.m. local time, expect up to 20 minute delays due to the closures.

The closures will be ongoing until approximately 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

The next update will by at 12:15 a.m.

READ MORE: Golden’s unsung heroes help keep traffic flowing along Highway 1

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