A serious crash has closed Highway 97 in Kelowna on Friday.

RCMP say the highway between Edwards Road and the university overpass is closed in both directions.

Southbound traffic is being diverted through Quail Ridge Boulevard and northbound traffic is being detoured through Hereron Road.

Part of Highway 97 in Kelowna was closed on Friday morning because of a serious collision near Edwards Road.

There is no word yet on the cause of the collision but roads are slippery and there has been light snowfall.

A witness told Global Okanagan that southbound traffic is backed up past the airport and moving very slowly.

Traffic along Old Vernon Road in Kelowna had long lineups this morning because of the crash along Highway 97.

It is unknown when the highway will reopen.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is confirmed.

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