Landslide closes West Bench Hill Road in Penticton

A landslide has temporarily blocked traffic in both directions on West Bench Hill Road in Penticton.

It appears a silt bank gave way, spreading material across the road.

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Witness Roxanne Zeiler said crews on site aren’t allowing vehicles to pass but West Bench residents can still access the area via Sage Mesa Drive.

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