UPDATE: Highway 97 reopens following collision
WESTWOLD – Highway 97 reopened at 7:03 p.m. yesterday evening after a crash closed the highway in both directions.
The highway was closed for three hours, about five kilometres north of Westwold.
According to Drive B.C., detours were available on Highway 97A, Highway 97B or Highway 1.
For the most up to date road conditions, always check Drive B.C.
– This story was updated at 6:20 p.m. on March 25 to include a map from Drive B.C.
– This story was updated at 8:40 a.m. on March 26 to include new information from Drive B.C.
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