Highway 97 to reopen in South Cariboo
The route is reopening in stages as evacuation orders are downgraded for 373 properties and recovery crews continue work along the corridor.
- Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House reopened to all traffic at noon on Aug 15, though non-local drivers are not allowed to stop anywhere along the corridor.
- The Highway has been closed since July 24 due to the Pear Lake wildfire, which remains active and continues to impact the surrounding area with heavy smoke.
- Evacuation orders for the Village and 373 properties in TNRD Area E were downgraded to evacuation alerts as of 8 a.m. on Aug 15, marking a significant easing of restrictions.
- Exits and side roads remain closed to non-residents, while Highway 24 and Highway 5 north are available as alternative routes for travelers navigating around the affected corridor.
- Drivers should check DriveBC for current conditions, carry fuel and food as services remain impacted, and expect additional congestion and delays along the route.
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Highway 97 through Clinton reopen to all traffic at noon Saturday - Grand Forks Gazette
Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House will be reopening to all traffic in both directions as of noon on Saturday (Aug. 15), but non-local drivers are not allowed to stop at any time. The highway has been closed since July 24 due to the Pear Lake wildfire. On Friday, the Village of Clinton and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District announced that evacuation orders affecting the whole of the Village, as well as 373 properties in TNRD Area “E…
Highway 97 through Clinton reopen to all traffic at noon Saturday - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House will be reopening to all traffic in both directions as of noon on Saturday (Aug. 15), but non-local drivers are not allowed to stop at any time. The highway has been closed since July 24 due to the Pear Lake wildfire. On Friday, the Village of Clinton and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District announced that evacuation orders affecting the whole of the Village, as well as 373 properties in TNRD Area “E…
Highway 97 through Clinton reopen to all traffic at noon Saturday - Northern Sentinel
Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House will be reopening to all traffic in both directions as of noon on Saturday (Aug. 15), but non-local drivers are not allowed to stop at any time. The highway has been closed since July 24 due to the Pear Lake wildfire. On Friday, the Village of Clinton and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District announced that evacuation orders affecting the whole of the Village, as well as 373 properties in TNRD Area “E…
Highway 97 through Clinton reopen to all traffic at noon Saturday - The Interior News - Smithers BC
Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House will be reopening to all traffic in both directions as of noon on Saturday (Aug. 15), but non-local drivers are not allowed to stop at any time. The highway has been closed since July 24 due to the Pear Lake wildfire. On Friday, the Village of Clinton and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District announced that evacuation orders affecting the whole of the Village, as well as 373 properties in TNRD Area “E…
Highway 97 through Clinton reopen to all traffic at noon Saturday - The Northern View
Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House will be reopening to all traffic in both directions as of noon on Saturday (Aug. 15), but non-local drivers are not allowed to stop at any time. The highway has been closed since July 24 due to the Pear Lake wildfire. On Friday, the Village of Clinton and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District announced that evacuation orders affecting the whole of the Village, as well as 373 properties in TNRD Area “E…
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