Update:
A portion of Highway 40 in Kananaskis remains closed this morning (Aug. 5) as the result of a mudslide over the weekend.
The closed areas include the Mount Lipsett Scramble, Mist Mountain Scramble South Access, Mist Hot Springs Access, and the surrounding area.
Crews are working to clear the area, however, pedestrian and vehicle access is still unsafe due to the current conditions.
The section of Highway 40 remains closed until further notice, and there is no timeline for when it will reopen.
Original story:
A section of Highway 40 South of Mount Lipsett is closed in Kananaskis Country following a mudslide.
The affected areas include Elbow-Sheep WPP, Mist Creek Trail, Mist Creek Day Use, and Mist Ridge Trail.
Drivers must find an alternate route.