UPDATE: The highway is no longer closed according to Drive BC. No further details have been released at this time.

 

Recieved Wednesday, December 4th @ 7:57 pm

New Hazelton RCMP Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

File: 2024-3820

Date: 2024-12-04

Collision – Highway 16 closed

RCMP in New Hazelton, BC, are currently investigating a serious motor vehicle collision near the community of Cedarvale, BC.

Highway 16 in both directions will remain closed in both directions. There is no timeline for reopening.

Please check DriveBC for updates on highway conditions.

 

Thank you in advance,

Corporal James Grandy

 

District Advisory Non-Commissioned Officer (Media Relations), Southeast District, Communication Services

Royal Canadian Mounted Police E Division / Government of Canada

james.grandy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca / Tel: 250-460-2398

 

Caporal James Grandy