"Vehicle incident" closes Sea-to-Sky highway Saturday morning

Daily Hive

Update: both lanes of the highway have reopened as of 2:30 pm

Drivers headed up the Sea-to-Sky highway on Saturday could have to turn around and make a change of plans after a vehicle incident closed the highway in both directions.

According to Drive BC, there was no detour available after the incident near Britannia Beach closed Highway 99 in both directions. Drive BC estimated that the highway would reopen by 2 pm, and it did reopen by 2:30 pm, although drivers can still expect considerable delays due to congestion.

✅ CLEAR – #BCHwy99 south of Britannia Beach is now fully OPEN. Continue to expect considerable delays due to congestion. #SeaToSky #Whistler #Squamish

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 29, 2023

The vehicle incident happened three kilometres south of Squamish between Sea View Drive and Copper Drive.

Cpl. Dave Noon with the RCMP confirmed that the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS), which investigate collisions when a death or serious injury has occurred, was on the scene.

#LMDICARS is on scene on #BCHwy99, near #BritanniaBeach for a serious vehicle incident. The highway remains closed at this time. We are working efficiently to open the roadway as soon as possible. #Squamish #SeatoSky @AM730Traffic @CityNewsTraffic @MountainFMradio @LMDRCMP

— CPL. Dave NOON (@CplNoon) April 29, 2023

⛔UPDATE – #BCHwy99 Remains CLOSED south of Britannia Beach due to vehicle incident. Estimated time of opening 2pm. #SeaToSky #Whistler #Squamish
ℹ️ For more info and updates: https://t.co/GOZcPxbJdX pic.twitter.com/OSdwF0vSB6

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 29, 2023

Drivers on the Sea-to-Sky, likely hoping to take advantage of a beautifully sunny Saturday, found themselves stuck in traffic.

Folks on-scene reported that a medevac helicopter was brought into the Britannia Beach area.

Any news would be appreciated. pic.twitter.com/dHoP35ldE9

— Fred Stockfisch 🇨🇦🐻📷 (@bearfanatic66) April 29, 2023

Highway camera at Furry Creek showing backed-up traffic

Drivers on the North Shore also experienced heavy delays due to congestion, construction, and lane closures on Saturday.

⚠️#LionsGateBridge Southbound right lane blocked for emergency crews before midspan. Expect major delays in both directions. #NorthVan #WestVan #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/GcvZZUp6lX

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 29, 2023

⚠️UPDATE: #BCHwy1 Westbound construction is causing a lane closure at Cypress Bowl Rd. Expect heavy delays due to congestion. #NorthVan #WestVan #UpperLevels pic.twitter.com/LbEAJf0QDu

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 29, 2023

It was a tough day to be in your car stuck in traffic.

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