Image: DriveBC / Crews working on Highway 7 near Hope on Nov. 15, 2024. The roadway was closed overnight after a rockslide.

By Don Mitchell

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Nov 15, 2024 | 10:06 AM

HOPE – Both lanes of Highway 7 near Hope were closed overnight after a rockslide on Thursday, according to DriveBC.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says that “large rocks” tumbled onto the road between Haig Scale and Seventh-day Adventist Youth Camp Road.

In a social media post on Friday afternoon, work crews reported that a geotechnical assessment and cleanup were taking place.

“No estimated reopening time. Assessment in progress,” crews said in an update after 1 p.m. Friday.

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#BCHwy7 Remains CLOSED west of Haig Scale (#HopeBC) due to Rockfall event.

No estimated reopening time. Assessment in progress.

Hydro lines downed & significant pavement damage as a result.

Alternate routes via #BCHwy1 & #BCHwy9.

Check @DriveBC for updates. Cc @TranBC pic.twitter.com/6pIiFsxime

— Lower Mainland Dist. (@TranBC_LMD) November 15, 2024

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says the geotechnical assessment analyzes the slope of nearby hills to ensure clean-up crews can clear the highway safely.

The crown agency said downed hydro lines downed  and “significant pavement damage” has hampered efforts to reopen the road.

Highway 1 through Hope is the recommended alternative for drivers, according to the province.