Highway 97 closed near Pine Pass

UPDATE – As of 5 a.m. Monday the highway is now open in both directions.

CHETWYND, B.C. – Highway 97 is closed in both directions near the Pine Pass.

According to Drivebc.ca, the highway is closed in both directions between Powder King Road and Old Hasler Road.

The highway has been closed due to a collision.

REMINDER – CLOSED – #BCHwy97 at #PinePass, north of the #MackenzieBC junction due to a vehicle incident. Assessment in progress, no estimated time of opening available. More info: https://t.co/jaX3UGLOq0 #Chetwynd #CityofPG

— DriveBC NE (@DriveBC_NE) May 27, 2019

There is no estimate for when the highway will re-open.

If you’re traveling in the area, let us know what you see by emailing news@moosefm.ca