Updated as of 6:20 p.m. – The highway is now open in both directions. Except delays in the area.
Updated as of 5:30 p.m. – Drivebc.ca estimates the highway will be open again at 6:30 p.m. Mountain time.
CHETWYND, B.C. – Highway 97 is closed in the Pine Pass due to a vehicle incident.
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Drivebc.ca is reporting that the highway is closed between Powder King Road and Old Hasler Road. That is approximately 44km south of Chetwynd.
At this time, there is no estimate on when the highway will be open again, and crews are on scene.
The next update is expected at 6:30 p.m. mountain time.
For more updates, watch this post or visit www.drivebc.ca.