Canada Closes Highways to Vancouver After Flooding and Landslides

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by John YoonDecember 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM

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Due to an atmospheric river bringing heavy rainfall to the Pacific Northwest, major highways to Vancouver, Canada, were closed on Thursday, December 11, 2025, due to flooding and landslides. The closures affect roadways connecting Vancouver to the rest of Canada, east of the city in British Columbia. Transportation officials advise against non-essential travel and warn that more roads may close without notice. Flood warnings are in effect across southwestern British Columbia, with evacuation alerts issued in several communities, including Fraser Valley. The heavy rain, expected to total 3.5 to 5 inches in Fraser Valley, has prompted a state of emergency declaration by local officials.

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