Landslide closes West Bench Hill Road in Penticton

By Shelby Thom Global News

Posted April 12, 2018 3:43 pm

Updated April 12, 2018 4:05 pm

1 min read

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Landslide closes West Bench Hill road . Courtesy: Roxanne Zeiler

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.

Landslide closes West Bench Hill Road in Penticton - image — Courtesy: Roxanne Zeiler

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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West Bench Hill in #Penticton is closed due to a landslide. More @GlobalOkanagan at 5:00 pic.twitter.com/KCaBxGREQC
— Kimberly Davidson (@Kimberly_Global) April 12, 2018

Photo from deputy fire chief Dennis Smith of the West Bench landslide. He says Argo Road maintenance is on site, not sure how long it will take to assess/clean up. #Penticton pic.twitter.com/GnAAmRM9wV
— Shelby Alexander (@Shelby_Thom) April 12, 2018

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