B.C. Highway Set to Reopen After Landslide from Storm
Highway 99 near Lion’s Bay will reopen Sunday after a landslide caused by a powerful storm led to significant disruptions and power outages.
B.C., Highway 99, Lion’s Bay, Landslide, Storm, Power Outages
Lion’s Bay: A big storm hit the B.C. South Coast, causing some serious trouble. It brought strong winds and knocked out power for over 200,000 people. The storm also triggered a landslide that shut down part of Highway 99.
This landslide happened at Brunswick Beach, which meant drivers had to take a six-hour detour. But the good news? That section of the highway is set to reopen by 9 a.m. PST on Sunday.
As crews work to clear the debris, BC Hydro is busy restoring power. The storm caused a lot of damage, bringing down trees and hydro poles, which led to widespread outages across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
At the peak of the storm, around 240,000 customers were left in the dark in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast. Vancouver Island had nearly 20,000 customers without power. By early Sunday, about 5,000 customers were still waiting for their electricity to come back.
Wind gusts were pretty wild during the storm, with some areas reporting speeds over 100 km/h. Solander Island even hit 117 km/h! Crews have been working hard, with over 250 teams on the ground, and more help coming in from other areas.
Another weather system is expected to roll through B.C. on Sunday and Monday, but it shouldn’t be as intense as this last one. So, fingers crossed for calmer weather ahead!