Updated Story 10:30 AM
According to Drive BC, the road has been cleared between Highway 16 and 39 as well as Edric Road and Mitchell Road, 21 kilometres north of Prince George.
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Original Story 7:10 AM
A pair of accidents are slowing down traffic on Highway 97 near Prince George this morning.
The first one took place 21 kilometres north of the city due to a multi-vehicle accident and traffic is down to single lane alternating.
It’s between Salmon Valley and Summit Lake.
According to Drive BC, a vehicle recovery is taking place between Edric Road and Mitchell Road.
Another crash is being reported on the same highway just before Bear Lake.
A travel advisory is in effect between Highway 16 and 39, just south of the Mackenzie Junction to Prince George
Freezing rain and black ice are being reported.
#BCHwy97 is closed at Mitchell Rd north of #CityofPG due to a vehicle incident.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) January 24, 2020