Highway 4 detour to be closed for several hours Friday

The detour getting drivers around the Highway 4 closure will be shut down for several hours Friday.

Starting at 1 p.m., travel on the detour will be prohibited until 9 p.m., as crews will be making an effort to recover a vehicle near Francis Lake.

RELATED: Precarious conditions on Highway 4 detour spark multiple accidents and growing frustration

Those hoping to travel along the route tomorrow are being advised to check for the latest information on the DriveBC website.

Currently, the detour is serving as the main and only route that connects the east coast to the west coast of Vancouver Island.

⛔ #BCHwy4 remains closed due to ongoing wildfire activity at Cameron Lake Bluffs.

PLEASE NOTE: Detour route will be CLOSED tomorrow from 1pm to 9pm to recover a vehicle at Francis Lake. Delay travel if possible. Check emergency info on https://t.co/MNovn5LekK #Tofino

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