Image: Emil Anderson crews worked overnight to resurface a section of Highway 7 west of Hope that was damaged by a rockslide earlier in the month. / Emil Anderson

By Fraser Valley Today Staff

Highway Reopened

Overnight paving project reopens Highway 7 between Agassiz and Hope

Nov 27, 2024 | 2:59 PM

HOPE — Highway 7 west of Hope has reopened to traffic following a rare overnight paving program. The highway was closed by a rock slide on November 14.

The highway contractor for the area, Emil Anderson, reported that the asphalt pavement suffered significant damage in the rockfall. However, before a full assessment and cleanup could begin, geotechnical assessments were required to ensure safe working conditions for workers along the roadway.

Image: A rock slide November 14, 2024 blocked Highway 7 west of Hope and severely damaged the asphalt surface of the road. / Emil Anderson

Over nearly two weeks, crews worked closely with staff from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to clear away the debris and reopen the road.

Rock scaling work was completed earlier this week, allowing crews to begin cleanup work along the highway. The job was finished with the laying of new asphalt overnight on Tuesday, allowing the road to reopen on Wednesday morning.

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