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Highway 97A near Sicamous closed due to rocks

Dec 4, 2021 00:12:55

Rocks on the road are responsible for the closure of Highway 97A near Sicamous this morning.

Drive B.C. is reporting both lanes are closed and an assessment is in progress.

The rocks are four to five kilometres south of Sicamous, between Davidson Drive and the Mara Lake Rest Area. The debris stretches out for 600 metres.

The next update is expected to come at 10 a.m.

Drivers can visit DriveB.C.'s website for updates on highway closures.

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