2:30 p.m.
Drive BC says Highway 97 is now open to single-lane alternating traffic near McLeese Lake.
Commuters can expect delays in the area after it was initially closed by a washout of flooding water.
Another update is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
UPDATE- OPEN - #BCHwy97 is open to single lane alternating traffic 4.8km south of #McLeeseLake due to a washout. Expect delays.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 24, 2020
More info: https://t.co/ZjCckcEZXF #Quesnel #WilliamsLake
12:30 p.m.
Highway 97 is closed in both directions this afternoon (April 24) south of Prince George due to a washout.
Drive BC is reporting the incident nearly five kilometres outside of McLeese Lake, forcing a full road closure until further notice.
Commercial commuters are encouraged to use Highway 16 to Highway 5 as a detour if needed, while lighter passenger vehicles take Robertson Road around Soda Creek.
An assessment is in progress, but there's no estimated time of reopening.
We'll have more information as it becomes available.
#BCHwy97 Closed 4.8km south of #McLeeseLake due to a washout. Assessment in progress. Detours see: https://t.co/lLIMy3AF97 #Quesnel #WilliamsLake
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 24, 2020
