A stalled vehicle blocked the right eastbound lane on the William R. Bennett Bridge in West Kelowna on the morning of Wednesday, April 23, 2026. The incident was reported shortly after 8:00 a.m. local time.
DriveBC, the province's traffic information service, issued an alert for the incident, warning motorists of potential delays. Traffic cameras showed congestion building on the bridge approach as crews responded to the scene.
The vehicle was cleared from the lane by approximately 8:45 a.m., according to DriveBC. Normal traffic flow resumed shortly thereafter. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
The William R. Bennett Bridge is a five-lane floating bridge that carries Highway 97 across Okanagan Lake, connecting Kelowna to West Kelowna. It is a critical transportation link for the region.
