UPDATE 4/16 6:51 a.m.
Highway 97 from Daimler Road to Bartley Road was cleared just before 9:30 p.m. on Monday night.
Update 9:15 p.m.
DriveBC is warning drivers of major delays as eastbound lanes of Highway 97 in West Kelowna are still closed.
An update is expected to come at 10 p.m.
Black Press has reached out to the RCMP for more information on the collision.
REMINDER - ⛔️#BCHwy97 The highway is CLOSED to northbound traffic between Daimler Dr and Bartley Rd due to a vehicle incident. Detour via Ross Rd is in effect. Watch for crews and pass with caution. Expect major delays.#WestKelowna #Kelowna
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 16, 2024
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Update 8:30 p.m.
The highway remains closed in West Kelowna after a serious crash involving a motorcycle.
Eastbound lanes between Bartley and Daimler are closed.
DriveBC is expected to provide an update around 10 p.m.
Original 7:20 p.m.
A portion of Highway 97 in West Kelowna is closed following a crash.
DriveBC reported the closure at 6:17 p.m.
📡 #BCHwy97 reports of a vehicle incident eastbound west of Bartley Road in #WestKelowna. Eastbound lanes are CLOSED and crews are en route.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 16, 2024
The closure is of the eastbound lanes west of Bartley Road.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
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