DAWSON CREEK -- Highway 97 South in Dawson Creek will be closed in both directions for the remainder of the week

Starting early Wednesday morning, Highway 97 near Tubby’s RV Park and Car Wash, will be closed while crews conduct repairs on the Dawson Creek Bridge.

Argo Road Maintenance says the closure is expect to last from 5:30am Wednesday until Friday. Access to businesses on the east side of the bridge will remain available

Drivers can use the Dangerous Goods Road as a detour and are being encourage to use DriveBC for updates.