Highway 3A Closed at Yellow Lake Until Friday Following Rockslide
A rockslide near Yellow Lake on Tuesday morning has forced the ongoing closure of Highway 3A, with the road expected to remain shut down until at least Friday, April 18.
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit confirmed Wednesday that the slide affected a 7.4-kilometre stretch of Highway 3A, located between Green Mountain Road and Twin Lakes Road—roughly 13 to 20 kilometres east of Keremeos.
Geotechnical engineers have assessed the area and determined that more blasting and rock removal are necessary before cleanup operations can begin. That work is currently being planned, and crews will begin clearing debris as soon as it is safe to do so.
The slide happened in an area known for rockfall activity, where frequent temperature changes cause freeze-thaw conditions that can trigger slides. The ministry noted that wide rock catchment ditches in the area helped reduce the amount of debris reaching the road and prevented smaller rockfalls from blocking traffic.
A detour is available via Highway 97 and Highway 3, which adds approximately 70 minutes to travel time.
Travelers are advised to check DriveBC for the latest updates.
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