The Coquihalla Highway is closed between Hope and Merritt because of severe weather. A travel advisory is in effect between the start of Highway 5 and Exit 286, from Hope to Merritt.
“Road is closed due to heavy congestion and extreme winter weather. Crews are working with heavy equipment to clear excess snow and create safe conditions,” says DriveBC.
⛔REMINDER – #BCHwy5 CLOSED in both directions between #HopeBC and #Merritt due to heavy congestion and extreme winter weather. #Coquihalla
ℹ️For more info: https://t.co/c9G0e9XZVb
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) March 3, 2023
Those travelling are asked to use alternate route via Hwy 1 and Hwy 3. Meanwhile, Environment Canada has also issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway, from Hope to Merritt. Heavy snow will continue.
