Northbound traffic on Coquihalla south of Merritt at standstill after crash

The Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt is closed to northbound traffic following a crash.

Highway 5 is closed today, Dec. 14, between Coldwater Road (Exit 256) and Comstock Road (Exit 276) due to an accident requiring vehicle recovery, according to DriveBC.

Alternate routes for people driving from the Lower Mainland to the southern Interior are available via Highway 1 and Highway 3.

DriveBC is estimating the route will reopen by 12:30 p.m.

For the latest information visit the DriveBC website here.

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