Sea to Sky Highway reopens with alternating lanes after crash closure
BC’s Sea to Sky Highway was closed in both directions Tuesday morning because of a crash south of Squamish.
It reopened with one lane of alternating traffic around 12:30 pm, according to a Squamish RCMP news release.
The collision occurred between Porteau Cove and Brunswick Beach Road, about six kilometres north of Lions Bay. Cars could not get through going north or south.
BC Emergency Health Services spokesperson Shannon Miller said they received the first alert at 9 am about a two-vehicle collision. One patient was airlifted to hospital in critical condition, and a second person in stable condition was taken by ground ambulance.
DriveBC estimated the road would reopen fully around 3 pm Tuesday.
A highway cam at Furry Creek showing no cars getting through. (DriveBC)
#BCHwy99 CLOSED in both directions at Birch Ram Creek south of Porteau Cove due to a vehicle incident. Crews on scene. Estimated time of opening not available. Detour not available.
For more information:https://t.co/IK6phjKZHz#Squamish #Whistler pic.twitter.com/v2OYLVsbqT— DriveBC (@DriveBC) November 2, 2021
REMINDER – #BCHwy99 CLOSED in both directions at Birch Ram Creek south of Porteau Cove due to a vehicle incident. Crews on scene. Estimated time of opening not available. Detour not available.
For more information:https://t.co/IK6phjKZHz#Squamish #Whistler pic.twitter.com/252EmxiAkG— DriveBC (@DriveBC) November 2, 2021