Two overnight closures coming on Highway 1 at Tank Hill

Highway 1 at Tank Hill will close overnight on August 7-8 and August 12-13, 2025, for concrete placement on a new overpass structure, significantly impacting local traffic patterns. The closures will restrict access between Highway 12 in Lytton and Highway 8 in Spences Bridge from 10 p. m. to 9 a. m.

on both nights. Traffic-management personnel will be stationed at checkpoints to assist travelers with alternative routes. Local traffic will have access to the Gladwin area via Nicomen River Road, while detours will direct other vehicles through Highway 12 and Highway 5. Portable message boards will be placed in Cache Creek, Lillooet, and Ashcroft to further inform drivers. Emergency vehicles will retain access throughout the closures, ensuring public safety.

Highway 1 serves as a critical route for those traveling between the Interior and Lower Mainland, making these closures particularly relevant. For real-time updates, travelers are encouraged to visit www. drivebc. ca or follow @DriveBC on social media.