Image: Facebook / A tree toppled across Columbia Valley Highway Wednesday night during the fierce windstorm.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

City roads closed

City of Chilliwack announces multiple road closures after powerful windstorm

Mar 12, 2026 | 9:01 AM

CHILLIWACK — The City of Chilliwack says multiple roads throughout the city are closed due to downed power lines stemming from Wednesday night’s powerful windstorm.

The city is asking motorists and residents to stay away from these areas and respect the signage on site.

The following roads are closed as of 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning:

Vedder Road between Manuel Road and Stevenson Road
Nixon Road and Allan Road
Castleman Road and Chapman Road
Upper Prairie Road at Patterson Road
Larson Road

For fallen debris on roads, residents are asked to use the City of Chilliwack App to report, or call or email the Operations Department at 604-793-2810 or operations@chilliwack.com.

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