Highway 97 opens between Penticton and Peachland for ‘through traffic only’

DriveBC says Highway 97 is opening between Penticton and Peachland for “through traffic only” as the region continues to contend with the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire.
There will be no stopping in the area except for vehicles with approved permit holders at Prairie Valley Road, the provincial road service said.
The stretch of highway will be open to public traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to allow crews to access the site overnight.
Speeds have also been reduced to 70 km/h in the