West Kelowna-Peachland MLA Macklin McCall says enough is enough when it comes to Highway 97 closures through the Okanagan. 

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McCall adds that the Conservative want the province to allocate funding in the upcoming budget for comprehensive Highway 97 upgrades.

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The release adds that the route as been plagued for years by frequent closures due to landslides, wildfires, and other hazards.
 
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The highway has seen repeated closures, including the August 2023 rockslide that took nearly a year to clear, and caused significant disruptions, the media release also notes.

McCall and Bhangu, along with other Okanagan MLAs and the mayors of Summerland and Peachland, are touring the area of the 2023 rockslide today.