Highway 99 has reopened in both directions after a serious crash near Mount Garibaldi that occurred around 3:30 p.m. on March 30, 2026. The incident resulted in three people being taken to the hospital, with one individual reported in serious condition and two others in stable condition.
The highway was closed for nearly eight hours, specifically between Alice Lake Road and Daisy Lake Road, causing significant delays for drivers traveling between Squamish and Whistler. The highway finally reopened at 10:30 p.m. after debris was cleared from the scene.
Emergency services responded promptly to the crash, which involved two vehicles. The closure of this vital route not only affected local traffic but also raised concerns about safety on the roads in British Columbia.
In addition to the incident on Highway 99, drivers should be aware that a lane on Highway 1 in Abbotsford will be closed for urgent drainage repair. This lane closure is set to begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m., further complicating travel plans for motorists in the region.
Authorities have warned that significant delays are expected as maintenance work is conducted and as traffic resumes following the reopening of Highway 99. Observers are closely monitoring the situation as details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the injuries and the cause of the crash.