British Columbia
A stretch of Highway 99 north of Squamish is closed in both directions after a vehicle crash near Mount Garibaldi, according to DriveBC.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and expect significant delays between Squamish and Whistler
CBC News · Posted: Mar 29, 2026 9:35 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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Traffic backs up along Highway 99 north of Squamish as emergency crews respond to a vehicle incident that forced a full closure between Alice Lake Road and Daisy Lake Road. (Jordan Lovis )
A stretch of Highway 99 north of Squamish is closed in both directions after a crash near Mount Garibaldi, according to DriveBC.
DriveBC says the closure is in place between Alice Lake Road and Daisy Lake Road.
In a social media post, Squamish Fire Rescue said crews are currently trying to clear the scene and reopen the highway with air support also involved.
DriveBC says its next update is scheduled for 8 p.m., and it warns travellers to expect significant delays between Squamish and Whistler as traffic builds.
Some motorists are also posting online about long lines of vehicles backed up along the route.
Squamish Fire Rescue says crews are actively working to clear the scene and open the highway. (Jordan Lovis )
There is no word yet on how many vehicles were involved, injuries or what may have led to the crash.
CBC News has reached out to RCMP and the B.C. Emergency Health Services for more information.
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