Coquihalla Highway reopened in both directions between Hope and Merritt

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Posted December 21, 2020 1:39 pm.

Last Updated December 22, 2020 2:06 am.

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130)  — Coquihalla Highway is now open between Hope and Merritt, after winter conditions forced its closure Monday afternoon.

RELATED: Winter conditions in Lower Mainland pose risk for slippery commute

Adverse weather and multiple incidents previously forced the closure on Highway 5 in both directions. Those have now been cleared, according to Drive BC.

 

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