(Update - 2 p.m.): BC Hwy 97 has now fully reopened after a vehicle recovery north of Vernon.
Travellers should expect some congestion in the area.
(Update - 1:20 p.m.): BC Hwy 97 is now open to single-lane alternating-traffic north of Vernon.
The road was closed in both directions near Irish Creek Road due to a vehicle recovery which started close to two hours ago.
OPEN - #BCHwy97 - Vehicle recovery has the highway at single lane alternating traffic at Irish Creek Road. Expect delays.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) July 3, 2019
Details here: https://t.co/DXJ64eBriO#VernonBC
Travellers should expect delays in the area.
NowMedia will update the information when more is available.
(Original - 12:20 p.m.) Residents travelling through the Vernon area should be aware that BC Hwy 97 is currently closed 16 kilometres north of Vernon.
According to Drive BC, the road is closed in both directions due to a vehicle recovery at Irish Creek Road.
The next update is scheduled to come out at 1 p.m. As of now, no detours have been reported.
NowMedia will update the story when more information is available.
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