UPDATE:
Drive BC says Highway 97 has re-opened in both directions five kilometres south of Bear Lake.
The road was closed earlier this afternoon due to a vehicle incident.
It is unclear at this time the cause of the incident.
UPDATE – #BCHwy97 is open to single lane alternating 4.5km south of #BearLake due to vehicle incident.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) February 6, 2018
ORIGINAL STORY:
Drive BC has confirmed Highway 97 near Bear Lake, less than an hour’s drive north of Prince George, is closed due to a vehicle incident.
The highway is closed in both directions almost five kilometres south of the community with no detour available for motorists.
CLOSED – #BCHwy97 in both directions 4.5km south of Bear Lake due to vehicle incident. Estimated time of opening is 4:30pm, next update at 3:30pm. https://t.co/8AE63do1Xd
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) February 5, 2018