On Tuesday, a section of Highway 97 just North of Summerland at the North Beach exit, was closed for BLASTNG for approximately two hours. The closure was part of a planned operation where crews conducted controlled blasts to remove rocks from the cliff face, as a crucial step in the stabilization process. The closure led to significant traffic congestion, with vehicles lining up for kilometers between 11 AM and 1 PM. This is just one of several planned blasting events and cl

Breaking News: Rock Slide Forces Closure of Highway 3 in Okanagan-Shuswap Region, Properties Evacuated November 6, 2023: Keremeos, BC - A rock slide has prompted the closure of Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) in both directions, causing significant travel disruptions in the Okanagan-Shuswap region. The slide occurred between Hedley-Nickleplate Rd and Ashnola Rd, covering a stretch of 5.5 km, which is located 3 to 9 km west of Keremeos. Authorities have confirmed that the road