Vehicle accident closes Highway 95 north of Brisco

UPDATE (12:14 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022):

Highway 95 north of Brisco is now open to single-lane alternating traffic after a vehicle accident Wednesday morning.

First responders are on the scene, working to recover a vehicle.

Golden-Field RCMP officials said drivers should expect delays of up to 20 minutes along that stretch of road.

Drive BC officials estimate the road to fully reopen by 3 p.m.

ORIGINAL STORY (9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022):

Highway 95 is closed north of Brisco following a vehicle accident on Wednesday morning.

Drive BC officials said an assessment is in progress at Joseph Road, and no detours are available for now.

Invermere firefighters were first dispatched to the area just after 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

First responders are on the scene, and drivers are asked to use caution in the area.

Drive BC is reporting compact snow, slush and slippery sections along the highway between Radium Hot Springs and Golden.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available or when road conditions change.

R McCormack
R McCormack
Born and raised in Cranbrook, they graduated from Lethbridge College in 2019. They came back for a practicum position with 2dayFM in Cranbrook, resulting in a job as the Saturday show host before moving into the newsroom. They have covered a wide variety of topics ranging from federal politics to local interest. Their after-hours passion lies in local history, gardening and coin collecting.

Continue Reading

cfsm Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Fernie mayoral candidate Kyle Hamilton focuses on infrastructure, housing and economic growth

Fernie mayoral candidate Kyle Hamilton is campaigning on infrastructure improvements, housing availability and economic development as voters prepare to head to the polls this Saturday.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Tie vote denies third reading for Sparwood DCC bylaw

Sparwood council was split on implementing amendments to the community's development cost charge bylaw. 

Food security charter public hearing moved to after municipal election

A public hearing for a Cranbrook OCP update regarding the creation of a Community food charter has been rescheduled to Nov. 23. 
- Advertisement -