UPDATE 3/29 7:20 a.m.
The Okanagan Connector reopened just before 2 a.m. on Friday, Mar. 29.
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A vehicle incident is affecting traffic in both directions on the Okanagan Connector, Thursday night.
According to DriveBC, the crash occurred near the Pennask Summit.
đŸ“¡#BCHwy97C Reports of a vehicle incident affecting traffic in both directions near the #PennaskSummit. Crews are en route. Expect major delays in the area. #OkanaganConnector #MerrittBC #PeachlandBC #Kelowna #YLW #Westbank pic.twitter.com/eoGGtHPKwi
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) March 29, 2024
Emergency crews are on the way to the scene.
Major delays are expected. Environment Canada forecasted a risk of a thunderstorm for the early evening with the snow level lowering to valley bottom overnight. Highway 97C is anticipated to receive up to 5 cm of snow overnight.
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