Highway 97A closed near Grindrod

According to the Ministry of Transportation, the estimated time of opening is between 6 and 10 p.m. today

A major transportation route in the North Okanagan is shut down.

Highway 97A is closed in both directions two kilometres north of Grindrod because of a wash-out.

According to the Ministry of Transportation, the estimated time of opening is between 4 and 10 p.m. today (Tuesday).

A detour is available via Highway 97B to the Trans-Canada Highway at Salmon Arm.

Vernon Morning Star