Highway 97 is closed as crews work to remove a crashed vehicle. (Google Maps Image)

Update: Highway 97A reopens after vehicle recovery

A crashed vehicle was being removed on the highway south of Sicamous.

Update 12:30 p.m:

The highway has reopened.

Original Story:

Highway 97A is closed in both directions as crews work to remove a crashed vehicle.

Drive BC reported just after 11 a.m. Saturday (Feb.6) the closure is 15km south of Hamilton Road in the Mara area.

Drivers are advised to detour around the closed area using Highway 97 B.


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