Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting this afternoon issued an advisory of a full closure of Highway 3 east of Elko for up to two hours on Tuesday, Dec. 14.

The closure, 4.5km east of Elko, is for safety to the motoring public while blasting rock material to be used for repair flood sites in the Elk Valley.

The closure is expected to begin at 10 a.m.

There will be 15-minute closures with a single lane alternating traffic pattern following the main closure until 5 p.m. Access will remain for emergency vehicles.

Drivers are reminded to obey signs and traffic control personnel and watch for roadside workers.

Please show respect for all roadside crews – slow down.

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