UPDATE: Coquihalla crash clear, Highway 5 northbound open

UPDATE 2:37 PM DEC. 28

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The crash that closed the northbound lanes of Highway 5 between the Coquihalla Summit and Hope is clear, and the highway is now open, says DriveBC. 

2:23 PM DEC. 28

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A crash has closed the northbound lanes of Highway 5 between the Coquihalla Summit and Hope.

The closure is about two kilometres north of exit 202 at the Portia Interchange, according to Drive B.C.

There is no estimated time of reopening and an assessment is underway.

For the latest updates and road conditions go to the Drive B.C. website.

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