Update: Highway near Christina Lake reopens to single-lane traffic

A mudslide one kilometre east of Christina Lake closed Highway 3 in both directions last night. Photo via Mike Wicentowich.

Update coming this morning

A mudslide one kilometre east of Christina Lake closed Highway 3 in both directions Tuesday night.

DriveBC reports the slide occurred between East Lake Drive and the Paulson Bridge.

The highway reopened to single-lane alternating traffic Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Commuters are asked to watch for traffic control.

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A mudslide one kilometre east of Christina Lake closed Highway 3 in both directions last night.

DriveBC reports the slide occurred between East Lake Drive and the Paulson Bridge.

Assessment is in progress.

The estimated time of re-opening the highway is noon.

DriveBC will update the situation today (April 12) at 11 a.m.