The highway is closed between Falkland and Monte Lake

Photo: DriveBC

A section of Highway 97 is closed.

UPDATE 8:29 a.m.

DriveBC is reporting Highway 97 is now open.

A section of Highway 97 is closed in both directions due to downed hydro lines.

According to DriveBC, the highway is closed between Chase-Falkland Road and Paxton Valley Road for 26.7 km.

An assessment is in progress and no detour is available.