11 a.m.
Highway 16 has slightly re-opened to traffic near Prince George as first responders investigate a crash from this morning (Feb. 26).
DriveBC says the stretch between Hooper Road and Carmel Drive, three-kilometres west of the city, is expected to remain single-lane altenrating for several hours with a goal of fully re-opening by 3 p.m. this afternoon.
Commuters can expect delays and are asked to obey traffic controllers and emergency crews in the area.
We'll continue to bring more information as it becomes available.
ORIGINAL STORY:
DriveBC is reporting a highway closure near Prince George this morning (Feb. 26).
According to the provincial service, Highway 16 is closed in both directions three kilometres west of the city due to a vehicle incident.
This took place after 9 a.m., DriveBC says, between Hooper Road and Carmel Drive, however, no detour is listed for traffic in either direction.
An assessment is in progress.
CLOSED - #BCHwy16- Vehicle incident has the highway closed in both directions at Hooper road.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) February 26, 2021
Crews on scene. No detour available. Assessment in progress.
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