(UPDATE: Sept. 13 @ 12:11 pm): The highway has been reopened, according to DriveBC.
One eastbound lane remains blocked, however.
Motorists have been urged to drive carefully.
(Original story: Sept. 13 @ 9:55 am): Hwy 3 is closed in both directions west of Keremeos due to a police incident.
DriveBC said there is no estimated time for the road’s reopening.
Motorists have been urged to avoid the area.
🔺 CLOSED #BCHwy3 in both directions approximately 13 km west of #Keremeos due to a police incident. Assessment in progress, estimated opening time unavailable. Please avoid the area.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) September 13, 2022
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The police incident occurred between Hedley-Nickelplate Road and Ashnola Road, about 13 kilometres west of Keremeos.
No detour is available.
Drivers have been urged to expect “major delays.”
