MOTI

• Traffic control zone, closures to be ‘drastically reduced’ at Hwy 97 rockslide site

  Repairs to Highway 97 near Summerland are moving into phase two, which means the B.C. crews will be able to reduce the length of the traffic control zone.

  Traffic

  Jul 4, 2024
  
• Frustration grows over ongoing rockslide work near Summerland

  The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure told Global News that a project update is expected to be released on Thursday.

  Traffic

  Jul 3, 2024
  
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• Highway 97 near Summerland to partially reopen Monday evening

  The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MotI) announced that the highway will be open to single-lane alternating traffic as of 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11.

  Traffic

  Sep 11, 2023
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• ‘Very difficult’: Local reaction to ongoing Highway 97 closure

  A major route connecting the South to the Central Okanagan is still closed following a rockslide near Summerland, B.C. earlier this week.

  Traffic

  Aug 31, 2023
• Highway 97 near Summerland, B.C. temporarily closes again

  Highway 97 was closed again in both directions for about 20 minutes.

  Traffic

  Jun 22, 2023
• Okanagan Falls, B.C. road still closed due to rockslide

  Massive boulders are still blocking Green Lake Road in Okanagan Falls. The rocks came tumbling down on Saturday night, splitting the road in two.

  Environment

  May 23, 2023
• Highway 97: Expect delays near Summerland as slope work continues

  Ongoing construction has resulted in major traffic delays near Summerland.

  Traffic

  Jan 10, 2023