{
  "id": 796172,
  "title": "Highway 97 between Penticton and Kelowna reopens with limited hours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/highway-97-between-penticton-and-kelowna-reopens-with-limited-hours",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T18:50:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12020391/highway-97-penticton-kelowna-reopens-limited-hours/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Highway 97 between Penticton and Kelowna has reopened with limited hours, following its closure due to wildfires in the region. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) announced that the highway will now be open for through traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Speed limits on the highway have been reduced to 70 km/h. Access to side roads leading to evacuation order areas is restricted, with the exception of those holding a valid RDOS Temporary Access Pass (TAP). Those with a TAP will receive guidance on which access point to utilize. The RDOS advises that the situation could change at short notice, urging residents to remain prepared for potential alterations. Non-compliance with the imposed restrictions may result in the highway's re-closure to public traffic.",
  "summary": "The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen said the highway will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day and speed limits have been reduced to 70 km/h.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}