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Traffic and transit update on Green Avenue structural fire
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Traffic and transit update on Green Avenue structural fire

May 28, 2026
By: Jagdeep Singh
Canada
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Traffic and transit update on Green Avenue structural fire

The City of Penticton is advising residents and visitors to follow thw updates regarding closure of Highway 97. 

Traffic Update
Highway 97 is now open with single-lane traffic in each direction. Please note that the highway remains closed at Warren Avenue and Green Avenue. Motorists are advised to expect delays and plan alternate routes where possible.

BC Transit Update
The #3 route detour remains in effect due to ongoing construction near Green Avenue. Additional impacts today include bus stops located south of Lee Avenue on Skaha Lake Road. Riders should plan ahead and check for stop adjustments.

Airport Update
Travelling through Penticton Airport today or picking someone up? Please allow extra time due to road closures and traffic delays in the surrounding area. Flights are operating as scheduled.

More information will be provided on official City channels as it becomes available. For more information on how to sign-up for Penticton Alert! the City’s Emergency Notification System, please visit penticton.ca/alerts.

Published: May 28, 2026Updated: May 28, 2026
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