Flash flooding on the TransCanada Highway west of Kamloops/via Cheyenne Wilder on Facebook
The TransCanada Highway at Savona has reopened to traffic.
It was shut down for a few hours on Sunday evening, after a strong storm system rolled over the Kamloops area, creating flash flooding which shut down the highway between Vavasour Road and Tunkwa Lake Road, according to DriveBC.
Speed reductions through the area are expected, as crews work to fix the damage caused the flooding, which was strong enough to push the concrete barriers along the side of the highway directly across the road, according to posts on social media.
Reports also suggest the rail lines through the area have been washed out, though that has not been confirmed by Radio NL at this point.
DriveBC says its next update will be at 8am on the holiday Monday.
While a Severe Thunderstorm alert has now been lifted, Environment Canada is forecasting the likelihood of more rain through Monday.
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has put out an alert, asking residents impacted by the flooding to reach out as well.
The TNRD has been made aware of flooding in the Savona area. If your home has been impacted and is not occupiable please contact Mike, Emergency Coord (250.318.6080).
Check DriveBC for current road conditions and events.
More info on flood events: https://t.co/viH8RiuOsw pic.twitter.com/ovgTUOE4Gg
— TNRD (@TNRD) July 1, 2024
Per @DriveBC, #BCHwy1 west od #Kamloops was reopened with reduced speeds around 930pm.
Unclear what the damage in #Savona is, but here are some pics that were sent to me.
Next scheduled DriveBC update is 8am, July 1. pic.twitter.com/cJIC4NiaOW
— Victor Mario Kaisar (@supermario_47) July 1, 2024
