UPDATE: Highway 16 has partially reopened with single-lane alternating traffic following a rock slide on Saturday in the Rocky Mountains. One lane remains blocked by debris, causing delays and caution for drivers due to small rocks on the road. The timeline for full reopening is still uncertain.
The closure of Highway 16 occurred early Saturday morning due to a rock slide, extending from just west of Jasper, Alta., into B.C. Authorities, including Mounties and Parks Canada, worked to clear the highway and manage traffic diversion without any reported vehicle impacts or injuries. The closure spanned approximately 12 kilometers west of Jasper to Mount Robson Provincial Park in B.C., near the interprovincial border.
A 30-meter long rock slide obstructed the highway near the Miette River, prompting Alberta 511, police, and transportation officials to advise drivers to seek alternate routes until clearance and safety evaluations are completed. The exact reopening schedule for Highway 16 remains unknown as of Sunday afternoon.