Reports of tires being blown along Okanagan Connector due to piece of metal on road

Motorists have been warned about reports that cars have had their tires blown out along Hwy 97C.

DriveBC said a piece of metal – an angle iron – is reportedly causing trouble on the westbound lanes of the Connector 20 kilometres west of Summerland.

Watch for angle iron in the Westbound lanes on #BCHwy97C about 20km west of #BCHwy97 in #Summerland. Reports that people have blown tires, please slow down and use caution. Crew is en route. #OkanaganConnector #Merritt #Kelowna

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) August 18, 2022

A crew is en route to deal with the problem, the agency explained.

In the meantime, DriveBC advises drivers to slow down and use caution.