The District of Kent has declared a State of Local Emergency following a landslide threatening people and property along Rockwell Drive.
A statement from district mayor Sylvia Pranger confirmed evacuation notices have been verbally delivered to residents along the 6500 block of Rockwell Drive near Harrison Hot Springs. All other residents in the area are on evacuation alert.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch warning for the district. A landslide caused both lanes of Rockwell Drive and the Lougheed Highway at Seabird Island bluffs to close. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is working closely with Emil Anderson to assess the roadway and determine reopening times.
The river is expected to peak on Monday and forecasted river levels are expected to fall within the capacity of the dike system. District staff will continue to monitor the situation.
More to come.