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Area of rockslide and closure (Photo Credit: DriveBC)
UPDATE: (2:30 pm) The highway has been reopened with delays in effect. A 60 kilometre speed limit is in effect and traffic personnel is on hand in the area.
UPDATE: (9:10 am) The highway remains closed in both directions nine kilometres west of Keremeos. DriveBC does not have an estimated time of opening as an assessment is still in progress.
Original Story:
Highway 3 is closed in both directions because of a rockslide west of Keremeos, according to DriveBC.
The slide came down just before 4:00 p.m. 12 kilometres west of the town and an assessment is currently in progress. The highway is closed in both directions but a detour is available via Highway 5a and Highway 97C.
There’s no word yet if there are any injuries or damage because of the slide and the size of the slide is underdetermined at this time. We’ll have more information as it becomes available. Check DriveBC for the latest updates and estimated time of opening.
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