Old Island Highway closed south of Campbell River due to structure fire

UPDATE: The road is now open.

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- Travelers on the Old Island Highway will be delayed this morning.

According to the Courtenay RCMP dispatch centre, a structure fire between York Road and Iron River Road has closed down the route in both directions.

The blockage is anticipated to last around a half hour.

A caller to the offices of 98.9 The Goat indicated the fire was in a cabin at the Glen Alder RV Park, which is along the highway. Fire crews have been dispatched to the scene.