Crews have cleared away enough of a mudslide that resulted in the closure of the road to Gingolx to now permit alternating single lane travel.

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The road to Gingolx in the Nass Valley remains closed following several days of intense rain in northwestern B.C. resulting in a mudsliide.

Located at the mouth of the Nass River, Gingolx is the most western of four villages in the Nass Valley served by Hwy113.

A mudslide yesterday afternoon (Sept. 23) forced the road closure about halfway between Gingolox and Laxgalts'ap, the next village to the east.

The provincial DriveBC site indicates an assessment is in progress with an update expected at 10 a.m. today (Sept. 24).

While rain has subsided in most areas of the North Coast and reaching inland, forecasters anticipate more will fall in the days ahead.

Water remains pooled on Hwy 16 between Prince Rupert and Terrace and on Hwy 37 between Terrace and Kitimat.

For a period yesterday afternoon there was single lane alternating traffic along a section of Hwy 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert because of localized flooding.

High streamflow warnings were issued yesterday for major rivers and creeks throughout the region.