UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens after avalanche control work

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Crews have wrapped up avalanche control on Highway 5 and delays are no longer expected. 

According to Drive B.C., the Coquihalla was closed in both directions yesterday, March 4. Anyone who travelled on Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt after 1 p.m. yesterday likely saw three to four hour delays.

Always check Drive B.C. for the most up to date information on road conditions and closures.

– This story was updated at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 5 to include new information from Drive B.C.


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