okanagan Traffic

Latest Traffic News

• Kelowna RCMP investigate 2-vehicle collision on Glenmore Road North

  Police say a grey Nissan Versa was travelling southbound when it lost control after passing another vehicle and crossed into the northbound lane.

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  May 26
• Temporary road closure in West Kelowna to finish new roundabout

  The city says the road closure will last about a week, starting Monday, May 30, and that it should reopen on Saturday, June 4.

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  May 26
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• Central Okanagan Search and Rescue marks its busiest week of 2022 so far

  COSAR responded to 31 tasks so far in 2022, which is well below last year’s record of 106. COSAR members say people are planning well for their outdoor adventures.

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  May 25
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• Cyclist killed on Highway 97 in Lake Country trying to cross road: RCMP

  The initial investigation has found that a 70-year-old cyclist attempted to cross Highway 97 from west to east during morning rush hour traffic when he was struck by a Honda Fit.

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  May 25
• Fatal collision between cyclist and vehicle closes Highway 97 in Lake Country

  A collision near Parkinson Drive on HIghway 97 was reported at around 7 a.m. Monday, and commuters were reporting that the highway is in gridlock.

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  May 24
• Plane arrives safely in Vernon without landing gear

  No information is available regarding the potential cause of the incident.

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  May 23
• Bumpy Southern Interior roads to be rejuvenated

  “Resurfacing projects provide good-paying jobs, protect our vital transportation corridors and ensure people and emergency services can get where they need to go.”

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  May 19
• BC Liberals vow to scrap new Massey Tunnel and go back to a bridge if elected

  The previous Liberal government had secured an environmental assessment certificate for the 10-lane, $3.5-billion bridge over the Fraser River to replace the Massey Tunnel.

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  May 18
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• B.C. dirtbike rider awarded $1.3 million after ‘horrific’ crash on private property

  The collision with the chain resulted in both arms being broken, a shattered pelvis, a cracked eye socket, a concussion, and nerve damage to his right leg.

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  May 17
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• Boulder blocks highway near Radium Hot Springs

  A boulder rolled onto the middle of the highway, about seven kilometres north of Radium Hot Springs, according to Kootenay National Park's social media.

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  May 11
• Weather warning continues of possible flurries on B.C. mountain passes

  Environment Canada continued its special weather statement from Friday, saying snow levels will remain at or below mountain-pass levels until Sunday.

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  May 7
• Snow returns to B.C.’s Interior mountain passes

  According to Environment Canada, a weather disturbance approaching the south coast will cross into the southern interior Friday night bringing snow to some B.C. highways.

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  May 6
• Traffic advisory: Partial road closures in Kelowna for Sunday triathlon

  The triathlon features a 700-metre swim, a 22-kilometre bike and a five-kilometre run in and around the H2O Centre, with roads around the fitness centre being affected.

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  Apr 27
• Lights to go out in Summerland, B.C. this weekend

  Summerland residents are being warned of a community-wide power outage this Saturday. Outages could cause interruptions to water and streetlights.

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  Apr 26
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• Man in hospital after being hit by garbage truck in Kelowna

  Once RCMP arrived, Lobb said they found that the man had left the scene, though he was located only a short distance away.

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  Apr 25
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• Broadway subway: Tunneling to start this summer as machine parts arrive in Vancouver

  The first shipment of parts for two massive boring machines that will carve the new subway tunnels arrived this month. A year-long tunneling job is slated to begin this summer.

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  Apr 23
• New ridesharing service for Kelowna, B.C. weeks away from launch

  Uride currently operates in several cities across Ontario and will be launching in others throughout British Columbia, including Kamloops, Victoria, Nanaimo and Prince George.

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  Apr 22
• Vehicle with no seat belts pulled from road, driver fined: B.C. Highway Patrol

  According to the B.C. Highway Patrol, the vehicle, which was missing its passenger door and seat belts, was parked on a highway north of Castlegar near a school bus stop.

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  Apr 20
• Porsche crashes into Kelowna business, police investigating

  A witness to the sight said the vehicle would have had to lurch ahead several metres to get from the parking spot into the building. 

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  Apr 20
• Kelowna Mounties seek driver who appeared to be in mental distress Wednesday

  Kelowna RCMP said they are seeking the driver of a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan who appeared to be in mental distress Wednesday morning.

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  Apr 20
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• Playground zone hours expand in Penticton

  Police are reminding motorists that the speed limit is 30 kilometres an hour when driving through a playground zone between dawn and dusk.

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  Apr 19
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• Vernon man killed in ATV roll-over in Enderby, B.C.

  RCMP say a 27-year-old Vernon man was found deceased at the scene of the ATV crash while another man suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

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  Apr 19
• High winds, long weekend traffic lead to full ferries, some cancellations on major routes

  BC Ferries added several additional sailings on Monday between Vancouver and Victoria, and Vancouver and Nanaimo, to accommodate additional demand. 

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  Apr 18
• One killed in ATV crash near Enderby, B.C.

  One person suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, while a second person died, said RCMP.

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  Apr 17
• Stretch of Highway 1 between Golden, B.C. and Alberta to close for 1 month on Tuesday

  The full closure will be in effect from April 19 to May 20, and drivers will need to detour via Highways 93S and 95, adding about 1.5 hours of travel time.

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  Apr 17