A photo of police vehicles blocking Highway 3 near the Sunkatchers RV Park Cooperative in Keremeos. SUBMITTED/Tracy Henderson

UPDATED: One lane reopened on Highway 3 after police incident near Keremeos

A police incident has Highway 3 closed in one direction near Keremeos.

The eastbound lane is closed between Hedley-Nickleplate Road and Ashnola Road – about 13 kilometres west of the village, according to Drive B.C.

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Drivers are told to expect major delays and reminded to watch out for traffic control.

Police haven't disclosed the nature of the incident.

 – Story updated at 12:50 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2022 after one lane reopened to traffic. 

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