Update, 9:16 a.m., July 3rd:
Drive BC is advising the road is still closed due to the wash out until further notice.
At this time, drivers are advised to use the Granisle Connector at kilometre 45, and coming out on Highway 118 in Granisle, continuing down to Topley to reach Highway 16.
Drive BC’s next update on the road is anticipated to come tomorrow morning.
Orignal story, 12:16 p.m. July 2nd:
DriveBC is reporting a washout on Babine Lake road at 30 km near Smithers.
According to Drive BC, the road is closed until further notice.
The next update on the road is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.