(UPDATE: Aug. 15 @ 8:35 am): The highway is now clear.
DriveBC warned that congestion and delays could continue, however.
(UPDATE: Aug. 15 @ 7:35 am): The northbound turning lane of Hwy 97 has been closed, according to an update from DriveBC.
It comes after an incident at Boucherie Road.
UPDATE - #BCHwy97 NB vehicle incident at Boucherie Rd in #WestKelowna has the right lane and turning lane closed. Crews are on scene. Pass with caution and expect delays. #Kelowna
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) August 15, 2022
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DriveBC added that crews are now at the scene.
Delays are still expected and motorists are urged to pass cautiously.
(Original story: Aug. 15 @ 6:39 am): Hwy 97 is closed in both directions in West Kelowna.
DriveBC said there have been reports of a vehicle incident at Boucherie Road.
#BCHwy97 Reports of a vehicle incident that has the highway CLOSED in both directions at Boucherie Rd in #WestKelowna. Crews en route. Expect major delays. #Kelowna
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) August 15, 2022
Motorists are warned to expect “major delays.”
Crews, meanwhile, are en route to the scene.
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