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Two overnight closures coming on Highway 1 at Tank Hill
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Two overnight closures will take place on Highway 1 at Tank Hill, located approximately 14 kilometres east of Lytton, to allow for the placement of deck concrete on the new overpass structure.
If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone, call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234 (no area code).
You can call at any time of the day or night and you do not have to give your name.