Highway 1 drivers warned of storm, possible flooding in Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon

CHILLIWACK — Drivers travelling along Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon are being warned to prepare for heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible flooding through the rest of the week.

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit is advising motorists across the South Coast, particularly in areas expected to be hardest hit by the storm, to monitor road conditions and prepare for potential disruptions.

Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon is among the corridors expected to be most affected, along with Highway 99 through the Sea to Sky corridor and Pemberton Valley, and the Malahat and western coastal communities on Vancouver Island.

Motorists should expect possible pooling water on roadways, fallen debris and short-notice road closures as the storm moves through the region. Rainfall amounts are expected to be higher closer to the coast.

The ministry says it will continue to monitor conditions closely and increase patrols.

Ministry contractors are also preparing for the storm by clearing debris from roadways and drainage infrastructure. They will continue monitoring highway corridors throughout the storm and be ready to respond immediately to problems.

Drivers are being urged to check DriveBC for the latest road conditions before setting out and to leave space for highway maintenance crews working in affected areas.

The warning applies to the broader South Coast region, including the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island and Fraser Valley.