Closed portion of Highway 97 in Kelowna reopens after 2-vehicle collision

UPDATE: Police say the northbound lanes of Highway 97 near the airport have been reopened following a two-vehicle collision at Edwards Road this morning.

Kelowna RCMP say traffic is moving, but remains slow in that area following the closure around 9:15 a.m.

2:50 Traffic Tips: Slow down, move over. It’s the law

ORIGINAL STORY: 

A two-vehicle collision is snarling traffic along Highway 97 in Kelowna.

Police say the collision is south of the airport, at the intersection of Edwards Road, and that the northbound lanes of Highway 97 have been temporarily closed to traffic.

Motorists are being rerouted onto Edwards Road, with RCMP adding that Emergency Health Services is also on scene.

Southbound traffic has been slowed but remains open.

Police are asking motorists to avoid the area if possible and to use alternate routes.