Landslide on Highway 97 near Summerland cleared for single lane traffic

A landslide swept across Highway 97 near Summerland Monday evening, closing the road in both directions but within hours it was re-opened to single lane traffic.

DriveBC reported that the road re-opened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, though more information should be available later in the day.

✅ OPEN – #BCHwy97 is open in both directions at Lakeshore Drive South in #Summerland after a landslide. #Penticton #Peachland

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) May 16, 2023

The landslide happened near Summerland’s Lake Shore Drive South, between the town and Penticton.

Crews rushed to the scene to conduct an assessment. The cause of the slide is not yet known.

Drive BC was warning people to expect major delays. It’s not yet known when the highway will reopen.

REMINDER – ⛔#BCHwy97 The highway is CLOSED in both directions at Lakeshore Drive South in #Summerland due to a landslide. Crews on scene. Assessment in progress. Expect major delays. #Penticton #Peachland

ℹ️For more info: https://t.co/O03NpwG5GW pic.twitter.com/VrweCYwTXu

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) May 16, 2023

— More to come….

by Global News