Highway 97 reopens after mudslide near Cache Creek

Highway 97 between Cache Creek and Clinton has reopened, after a mudslide forced its closure Wednesday night.

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One lane is open in each direction. Officials are advising drivers to stick to the 50 km/h speed limit and to watch for debris and heavy equipment in the area.

An assessment of the 39-kilometre stretch of highway area has been underway for much of Thursday morning.

A mudslide also closed Highway 99 in the region for several hours on Wednesdaynight, butit has since reopened.

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