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Highway to Prince Rupert closed

THE ONLY land route in and out of Prince Rupert has been closed because of a high avalanche hazard.

The announcement, made just before 8 a.m., closes Hwy16 in both directions from Rainbow Pass to 2km west of Terrace.

Transportation officials are not able to give an estimated time of opening.

The next update is at 2 p.m.