Province not considering a second paved route in Okanagan
Ministry of Transportation says the 201 Forest Service Road was a useful detour, but not worth paving. Continue reading
Highway 97
Highway 97 rockslide in Okanagan could be cleared by next week: Ministry of Transportation
Ministry says slope monitoring has shown no new movement over the past week. Continue reading
Penticton Chamber of Commerce calls for paved alternate highway route in wake of rockslide closure
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The Penticton Chamber of Commerce is calling for a paved route connecting Penticton and Kelowna on the east side of Okanagan Lake. Continue reading
Highway 97 rockslide in Okanagan could cost $1 million
Ministry of Transportation says still no date when highway will be reopened. Continue reading
Drilling, blasting continues at Highway 97 rockslide near Summerland
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Ministry of Transportation says no word yet when Highway 97 will reopen. Continue reading
Wind, snow delay work on Highway 97 rockslide near Summerland
Ministry of Transportation says work will resume Wednesday, weather permitting. Continue reading
Pedestrian struck and injured on highway in Peachland
RCMP continue to investigate but said the lighting at the intersection and weather conditions may have played a part in the accident. Continue reading
Monday update: Summerland rock slide continues to move, new detour opens
Although the Summerland rockslide continues to move, a new 900-metre detour below the highway on Callan Road has opened. Continue reading
Recycling centre to reopen at Osoyoos landfill
The recycling centre at the Osoyoos and District landfill will reopen on Tuesday. It’s been closed since a rockslide shut down Highway 97. Continue reading
Update: Callan Road rockslide detour opens Monday morning
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Crews continue to work on the quicker Callan Road detour route to bypass the Highway 97 rockslide closure. Continue reading