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Coquihalla Highway reopens to traffic in both directions

By Riley Phillips

Posted October 11, 2021 2:28 pm.

Last Updated October 11, 2021 4:40 pm.

MERRITT (NEWS 1130) — Traffic is now getting through in both directions along the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) after a serious collision south of Merritt.

All southbound and northbound lanes are open.

According to Drive BC, the incident involved wildlife.

Watch for crews that are on-scene attending to the victims.

#BritishColumbia's Wildlife currently being assigned as the reason for the Southbound [SB] delays on #BCHwy5, 5KM south of #MerrittBC.

Watch for wildlife throughout #BritishColumbia on its highways and byways.

Much much bigger than most think. pic.twitter.com/Z89Tdya5fM

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) October 11, 2021

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