Highway 97 is still closed at the north end of Okanagan Lake
DriveBC said 60 km/h limits and no-stopping rules remain in place as crews manage traffic after the Bradley Creek wildfire closure.
- Highway 97 reopened today between Old Kamloops Road and Salmon Rover Road after a multi-day closure caused by The Bradley Creek Wildfire. Traffic control personnel remain on-site to guide vehicles through the area.
- The Bradley Creek Wildfire ignited Friday on Okanagan Indian Band land near Okanagan Lake and spread rapidly through Saturday. The blaze jumped across Highway 97 that evening, forcing the highway's closure.
- Officials reported the fire destroyed an estimated 230 homes when winds fueled the blaze near the north end of Okanagan Lake. The destruction occurred as the wildfire spread through residential areas.
- Drivers face a 60 km/h speed limit between Head of the Lake Road and Grandview Flats Road, with stopping prohibited. Traffic control personnel continue managing vehicle flow along the Highway.
- DriveBC will provide updates 'as soon as possible,' the agency stated Tuesday evening. Motorists should check DriveBC regularly for further changes to road access or conditions.
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Highway 97 reopens north of Okanagan Lake, connecting Vernon to Kamloops - Northern Sentinel
Highway 97 has reopened just north of Okanagan Lake after a lengthy stretch of the roadway was closed by the Bradley Creek wildfire several days ago. The highway has been reopened between Old Kamloops Road and Salmon River Road. A speed reduction of 60 km/h is in place and drivers are not allowed to stop between Head of the Lake Road and Grandview Flats Road, according to DriveBC. Drivers are asked to watch for traffic control. The wildfire jump…
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Highway 97 reopens north of Okanagan Lake, connecting Vernon to Kamloops
Highway 97 has reopened just north of Okanagan Lake after a lengthy stretch of the roadway was closed by the Bradley Creek wildfire several days ago. The highway has been reopened between Old Kamloops Road and Salmon River Road. A speed reduction of 60 km/h is in place and drivers are not allowed to stop between Head of the Lake Road and Grandview Flats Road, according to DriveBC. Drivers are asked to watch for traffic control. The wildfire jump…
Highway 97 is still closed at the north end of Okanagan Lake
Highway 97 remains closed at the north end of Okanagan Lake due to the Bradley Creek wildfire. The closure, which is one of many across the province, spans the distance between Salmon River Road and the junction with Highway 97A. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday night, DriveBC lists the time for an update "...
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