Update 2:20 p.m.
The highway is now open
OPEN – #BCHwy3 between Scott Ave and #BCHwy3A after earlier vehicle incident. #HedleyBC #KeremeosBC
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) March 22, 2019
Update: 12:30
DriveBC is reporting that the road will be open at 2 p.m.
Update: 7:20 a.m.
An accident between a car and a semi truck is causing traffic delays.
Update: 7 a.m.
Highway 3 is currently closed in both directions between Scott Avenue and Highway 3A. A detour is available via Highway 3A and Highway 5A.
The estimated time of reopening is 11:30 a.m.
Original:
A vehicle incident is causing heavy traffic delays Friday morning west of Keremeos.
Along Highway 3, heavy delays are expected in the area. DriveBC is asking drivers to consider an alternative route to avoid the highway between Hedley and Keremeos.
Reports of a vehicle incident on #BCHwy3 west of #Keremeos. Crews en route, assessment in progress. Expect heavy delays in the area and consider an alternate route to avoid the stretch between #HedleyBC and Keremeos.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) March 22, 2019
More to come.
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