Rockslide

• Rockslide strikes vehicle along Highway 97 near Summerland, B.C.

  “It wasn’t a shock, it was more like, ‘Okay, when is the next big one going to happen?’” said Penticton resident, Kandace Sztepanacz.

  Canada

  Dec 10
  
• Work resumes at Highway 97 rockslide site near Summerland, B.C.

  The rockslide forced the closure of the section between Callan and North Beach roads, reducing the highway to two lanes and causing repeated delays and detours.

  Canada

  Oct 31
  
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• Rockslide closes Highway 7 west of Hope, B.C.

  The Ministry of Transportation said the rockslide had caused significant pavement damage and had also downed power lines.

  Traffic

  Nov 15, 2024
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• 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
• Rockslide spreads debris on Westside Road, traffic slows in West Kelowna area

  Drive BC says it is aware of the slide and that crews are on the scene to clear debris. Traffic is expected to return to normal around 5:30 p.m.

  Traffic

  Dec 31, 2023
• B.C. ‘Santa’ escapes close call in Vancouver Island rockslide

  Larry Horvath, who spends Christmas Day dressed as Santa and waving to travellers on Highway 4, was almost crushed by a rockslide on the route on his way home.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2023
• Penticton, B.C. lifts local state of emergency related to rockslide threat

  The local state of emergency the City of Penticton put into place during a threat of a rockslide has been rescinded. 

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
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• Evacuation order downgraded to alert following threat of rockslide in Penticton

  A rockslide evacuated 25 homes in the Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park on Tuesday. As of 6 p.m. Thursday, the residents have been given the green light to return home.

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2023
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• Highway 97 near Summerland to undergo rockblasting closures into February

  Motorists are asked to use caution in the rockslide area, and that it may be closed with limited notice if the area is suddenly deemed unsafe.

  Traffic

  Nov 18, 2023