Large rocks are obstructing the northbound lane of Highway 97A in Mara. (Chantal Frehlich/ Facebook)

Large rocks are obstructing the northbound lane of Highway 97A in Mara. (Chantal Frehlich/ Facebook)

Rock slide obstructs traffic along Highway 97A in Mara

RCMP on scene at site where two large rocks are blocking single lane

  • Mar. 11, 2019 12:00 a.m.

The northbound lane of highway 97A is impassable due to a rock slide at the rock bluff between Halksworth Road and Zettergreen Road in Mara.

Read More: Highway 97 remains closed after rock slide

Read More: Crews have removed more than 500 cubic metres from rock slide site

Two large rocks are reportedly obstructing traffic. No vehicles are reported to have been involved in the slide.

RCMP are on scene.

Drive BC is telling drivers to expect delays.


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