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Update: Merritt RCMP have requested a change to the detours previously provided. They are now advising motorists to use Pooley Avenue, Coldwater Avenue, or Houston Street.
#BCHwy97c local detour changed as per police request. Coldwater / Pooley / Houston. Est time of opening for police incident unknown
— VSA Hwy Maintenance (@VSAMaintenance) November 25, 2015Original Story: A police incident has forced the closure of Highway 97C between Houston and Menzies Streets in Merritt.
Corporal Dan Moskaluk has confirmed there is an ongoing incident in the area however no details are being released at this time.
#BCHwy97c closed in #Merritt between Houston & Menzies due police incident. Local detour Houston /Clapton /Menzies pic.twitter.com/Ng3UtSMNO5
— VSA Hwy Maintenance (@VSAMaintenance) November 25, 2015Drive BC reports local detours are available along Menzies, Clapperton, and Houston streets. It is unclear when the roads will be re-opened. An update is expected later this afternoon.
We will have more information as it becomes available.
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