Revelstoke–Golden Highway 1 Shut Down by Wreck

What’s Happening? Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden was shut down at noon on August 26 after a motor vehicle crash blocked the route. A semi-truck jackknifed inside a concrete snowshed, spilling its cargo across both lanes and leaving a tangled mess of wreckage pressed against the tunnel wall.

The Timeline:

• Noon: Closure announced.

• 6:00pm: Officials said traffic would begin moving soon, though the location made recovery tricky.

• 6:25pm: Scene officially cleared.

The Impact. Even with the highway reopened, gridlock persisted for hours between Revelstoke and Golden. DriveBC urged drivers to proceed with patience (and a full tank of gas).

The Silver Lining. Despite the dramatic scene — shredded trailer, debris scattered across the pavement, and the narrow confines of the snowshed making cleanup slow — sources report no serious injuries.