Floods cut off port

The Port of Vancouver said rail and road operations servicing the port are heavily impacted by recent flooding in British Columbia.

“All rail service coming to and from the Port of Vancouver is halted because of flooding in the B.C. interior,” said the port.

It added: “Vessel delays and heightened anchorage demand are expected due to disruptions to terminal operations. We are working closely with our terminal operators, railways, and all levels of government to understand the impacts of these delays on terminal operations and to develop a recovery plan.”

CN and CP Rail said that no rail traffic is currently able to transit between Kamloops and Vancouver. Both rail lines are conducting damage assessments of multiple impacted sites and infrastructure threats to establish access and repair activities required. A timeframe for re-opening of the rail lines will be known once damage assessments are complete.

Flooding has also caused numerous highway closures due to washouts and landslide debris throughout southwestern B.C., including all main routes to the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions. Damage to roadway infrastructure is currently being assessed.