UPDATE – NOON:
A damaged drain cover has been taken care of after causing traffic delays in the Hart for nearly 24 hours.
YRB Fort George Ltd. says City crews have completed the repairs this afternoon near the Husky/A&W station on Highway 97.
The Left lane is now open to traffic.
The SB slow lane on #BCHwy97 5 kms north of #CityofPG is closed as crews are performing patching. This is on the segment just south of the scales. Please slow down when passing by crews is the area. pic.twitter.com/w90EYcJLmQ
— YRB Fort George Ltd (@YRBFortGeorge) August 21, 2018
ORIGINAL STORY:
Commuters driving through Prince George today could experience more traffic delays in the Hart region.
A dislodged drain cover near the Husky/A&W station has closed the Northbound left lane of Highway 97.
The damage was discovered Monday afternoon and remains closed this morning.
YRB Fort George Ltd. has confirmed the City is on site attempting to repair the drain cover as quickly as possible.
Crews are asking everyone to slow down in the area and be mindful of flaggers and other personnel.
We’ll bring more information as it becomes available.
Please be advised that #BCHwy97 is reduced to 1 lane for northbound traffic 6.4 km north of Prince George. The NB fast lane is closed at the Husky/A&W to repair a storm drain cover that has become dislodged and damaged. Please adjust your speed when passing through the area. pic.twitter.com/dopYXkJFPx
— YRB Fort George Ltd (@YRBFortGeorge) August 21, 2018
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