Highway 19 (Inland Island Highway) in Comox Valley has reopened in both directions following a police incident, according to DriveBC.
The highway was closed for about 26 km, from Iron River Road south of Campbell River to Piercy Road north of Cumberland, said DriveBC in a notice around 4:30 p.m.
During the closure, drivers were urged to use an alternative route.
“Thank you for your patience,” added DriveBC in an update posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, around 5:30 p.m.
CHEK News has reached out to RCMP for more information.
✅CLEAR – #BCHwy19 [Inland Island Highway] – Now OPEN in both directions between Iron River Road #CampbellRiverBC to Piercy Road 6 km north of #CumberlandBC, following an earlier police incident.
Thank you for your patience. @BCHwyPatrol https://t.co/MenT4Hf3ks
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) October 17, 2023
Ethan Morneau
