Highway 97 near Summerland to undergo 2-hour shutdown on Monday - Okanagan
The Ministry of Transportation says the temporary closure is needed as stabilization of the rockslide site continues.
Stay updated with breaking news from Trout Main. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The Ministry of Transportation says the temporary closure is needed as stabilization of the rockslide site continues.
A two-hour planned closure of Highway 97 in both directions will occur today (Tuesday, Oct. 24) at Summerland.
The blasting, aimed at reducing further rockslides, is planned between North Beach Road and Callan Road and will see the highway closed from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Highway 97 north of Summerland will be closed from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday as crews are now moving into the next phase of work, which involves blasting rock.
The closure will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.