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Rockslide
Keremeos residents hear sound of rockslide
A rockslide just outside of Keremeos last night caused some concern for residents. Jag Sumal,…
Slope above highway still moving near Summerland
Highway 97 near Summerland will be closed over the Labour Day long weekend as the…
Highway 97 near Summerland reopens to single lane traffic tonight
After over two weeks of headaches for commuters in the Okanagan, the section of Highway…
City evacuates 25 homes at Penticton mobile home park due to potential rockslide
The residents of 25 homes in a Penticton mobile home park were evacuated earlier today…
Drivers can expect twice weekly closures on Highway 97 near Summerland
The headaches for commuters and commercial drivers on Highway 97 near Summerland will continue twice…
Rockslide near Spences Bridge slowing traffic on Trans Canada
KAMLOOPS – A rockslide is creating traffic issue on the Trans Canada between Cache Creek and Hope. The slide has the road down to a single lane of alternating traffic about 17 kilometres east of Spences Bridge until further notice, according to Drive B.C. The clean-up is underway. For the very latest updates go to...
Avalanche control and rockslides along popular routes
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There are a few things to consider if you're navigating B.C. roads or enjoying the great outdoors today. According to DriveBC.ca, avalanche control is happening Jan. 20, 2015 on Highway 1 from the west boundary of Glacier National Park to the east boundary in both directions, so targeted areas along the route will be...
UPDATE: Highway 3 remains closed due to rockslide
PENTICTON - Highway 3 continues to be closed in both directions this morning after a rockslide occurred nine kilometres west of Keremeos yesterday afternoon. Estimated time of opening is presently unknown as an assessment is being carried out. Detours via 5A and Highway 97 C. We’ll have more details as they become available. Check Drive...
Investigation into cause of rockslide continues
SUMMERLAND – The section of Highway 97 that was hit by a rockslide between Peachland and Summerland Sunday will remain partially closed until at least Tuesday. Murray Tekano of the Ministry of Transportation says until the 500 cubic metres of debris is cleared, highway traffic will be down to one lane in each direction. “Right now...
Highway 3 near Keremeos opens again; rockslide cleared
KEREMEOS - The area of Highway 3, nine kilometres west of Keremeos was closed in both directions this morning because of a landslide, but has since opened to traffic. Though traffic is flowing again, DriveBC.ca is cautioning motorists about another area of Highway 3, 3 km east of town where the road is reduced to...