Highway 99 between Pemberton and Lillooet is open once again after crews cleared a 鈥渟ignificant鈥� mudslide across the highway near Duffy Lake.
Travel restrictions are in place for the route. Only smaller vehicles like regular-sized cars, trucks, SUVs and vans under a gross weight of 14,500 kilograms can take Highway 99. Commercial vehicles cannot safely take the road at this time.
The road has been closed since the slide on Dec. 1. Highway 99 was one of the many highways closed by mudslides during the Nov. 14 storm. A slide near Duffy Lake claimed the lives of five people.
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The Ministry of Transportation warned drivers that Highway 99 may be open, but it could be closed at any time if weather and road conditions change. Highway 99 is a steep, narrow mountainous road with sharp curves. Crews will be working on the roadway
Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while driving and any non-essential travel is prohibited. For up-to-date road conditions, visit .
cole.schisler@bpdigital.ca
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