Drive BC has updated the status: Assessment in progress. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for falling rocks.

Drive BC is reporting that Highway 3 is closed in both directions in Kootenay Pass. The mudslide happened 14 km east of Salmo, west of Creston, and has blocked the highway for an unknown period of time.

A detour is available via Kootenay Lake ferry.

Expect sailing delays due to congestion.

Updates are available on Drivebc.

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