Highways 1, 3, 5 and 7 closed near Hope due to flooding, landslides

Almost all highways were closed leading in and out of Hope by Wednesday evening, as heavy rains persisted in the region.
Highway 7 was the first to close in the afternoon, when a landslide near the Haig Station hit the roadway. That closure runs between Highway 9 and Ross Road and assessment is expected on Dec. 11.
Highway 1 was closed eastbound from Highway 9 to Hope. That closure was expected to be in effect until midnight.
Highway 5 (Coquihalla) was also closed Wednesday evening, with an upda