Vehicle incident three kilometres east of Monte Creek
District of Peachland has been trying to have speed limits reduced on Highway 97 for several years
The collision happened around 7 p.m. Jan. 25
Icy road conditions expected between Okanagan Falls and Summerland on Friday
The closure is scheduled for one hour on Friday, Jan. 6
Donations can be dropped off at the Kamloops, Merritt or Kelowna hospital
There is currently a freezing rain warning in effect along the Connector
Snowfall warnings and travel advisories are in effect for Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector
The Ministry of Transportation says they conducted a geotechnical assessment of the area this week
Mayor Ireland says plans are in place, need to secure funds
Drivers advised to avoid area due to compact ice and extremely slippery conditions
Between 10 and 20 cm of snow is expected to fall in the region
35 cms have already fallen on highway, more to come
Environment Canada is forecasting between 15 and 20 cm of snow
A pair of crashes occurred on the highway Sunday night
Happened just before 12 p.m. at Harvey and Richter
