First published Oct 28, 2026, 3:00:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:00:15 PM UTC

Hazard on Highway 97C (Thompson-Nicola District)

Reported by British Columbia 511 — Major Events and Road Closures

A vehicle incident closed Highway 97C south of Mamette Lake, between Eight Mile Road and Brolin Road, with emergency vehicles on scene and delays expected. The source reported that assessment was in progress and advised using an alternate route.

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Affected location: Highway 97C, Thompson-Nicola District

Illustrative image: Ashcroft - Highway 97C, British Columbia, Canada — Giorgio Galeotti/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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