Starting at 1 p.m., travel on the detour will be prohibited until 9 p.m., as crews work to recover a vehicle near Francis Lake.
Currently, the detour is serving as the main and only route that connects the east coast to the west coast of Vancouver Island.
PLEASE NOTE: Detour route will be CLOSED tomorrow from 1pm to 9pm to recover a vehicle at Francis Lake. Delay travel if possible. Check emergency info onSign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.
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