The highway has reopened between Prince Rupert and Terrace after a closure longer than eight hours. DriveBC announced Highway 16 was closed in both directions due to a high avalanche hazard, following days of delays for avalanche control.
READ MORE: Day four of delays due to avalanche control on Highway 16
The highway reopened an hour earlier than expected at 8 p.m. Feb. 27.
READ MORE: Most Highway 16 closures for avalanches in years after multiple dumps of snow
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