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UPDATE: Hwy 97 reopens between Kamloops, Vernon

(UPDATE: Sept. 9 @3:33pm) – Highway 97 has reopened in both directions between Kamloops and Vernon.

A vehicle incident closed the highway in both directions in Westwold, between Pinaus Lake Road and Westwold Back Road.

“Expect some delays to remain due to congestion,” DriveBC says.


(Original story: Sep.t 9 @ 2:40 pm) – Highway 97 is closed in both directions between Kamloops and Vernon, says DriveBC.

According to an update provided shortly before 2:30 pm on Monday, a vehicle incident in Westwold has the highway closed in both directions.

The incident is between Pinaus Lake Road and Westwold Back Road.

An assessment is in progress but no detour is available at this time.

“Power pole down, please obey all flaggers. Watch for crew on the road,” DriveBC says.

According to DriveBC, the next update is not scheduled to come out until 4 pm.

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