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Rock slide shuts down highway near Jasper, Alta.
Police say the road is closed in both directions, with no injuries reported and no timeline for reopening.
- Early Saturday, a rock slide in the Rocky Mountains forced Highway 16 to close to all traffic, extending from just west of Jasper, Alta., into British Columbia.
- Jasper RCMP shut down the highway about 12 kilometres west of Jasper, with debris from the slide blocking the route near the Miette River, according to Alberta 511.
- Authorities report no injuries or vehicles struck by falling rocks, with the closure extending to Jaune Cache in British Columbia.
- Mounties are working with Parks Canada to clear the debris and redirect traffic, while police urge drivers to find alternate routes during safety assessments.
- The road remains closed in both directions with no clear reopening timeline, though Alberta 511 expects a status update at noon Saturday.
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