The Sea to Sky Highway has reopened to traffic after a serious crash forced an extended overnight closure between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish, causing significant disruptions for travelers and prompting a major emergency response.
According to transportation officials, the incident occurred late Sunday and resulted in the temporary shutdown of a section of the highway while emergency crews worked at the scene. The closure affected both directions of travel, leaving motorists stranded or forced to seek alternate routes as authorities managed the situation.
DriveBC confirmed that the roadway has since reopened, restoring a critical transportation link between the Lower Mainland and communities along the Sea-to-Sky corridor. The highway is one of British Columbia’s busiest and most scenic routes, serving commuters, commercial traffic, tourists, and travelers heading to destinations such as Squamish and Whistler.
Emergency responders, including police, firefighters, and paramedics, were dispatched to the crash scene shortly after the incident was reported. Their efforts focused on providing medical assistance, securing the area, investigating the collision, and clearing damaged vehicles and debris from the roadway.
While officials have described the collision as serious, details regarding the number of vehicles involved, the extent of injuries, and the circumstances leading up to the crash have not yet been fully released. Investigators are expected to continue reviewing evidence and witness accounts to determine exactly what happened.
The closure created lengthy delays throughout the evening and overnight hours, affecting residents, visitors, and commercial transportation operators. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and monitor traffic updates while crews remained on scene.
Following several hours of emergency operations and cleanup efforts, transportation authorities announced that the route had been safely reopened. Drivers traveling through the corridor are still being encouraged to exercise caution and remain alert, particularly if residual congestion or traffic slowdowns persist.
As the investigation continues, officials may release additional information regarding the cause of the crash and any injuries sustained. For now, travelers can once again access the Sea to Sky Highway, bringing relief after a night of significant disruption along one of British Columbia’s most important roadways.