Coquihalla Highway reopened between Merritt and Hope
Posted April 1, 2023 8:57 pm.
Last Updated April 2, 2023 10:35 am.
The Coquihalla Highway has been reopened between Hope and Merritt.
According to DriveBC, vehicle incidents such as reports of spun-out commercial vehicles had caused the road to close.
As of 3 a.m., DriveBC announced the highway was fully clear and reopened.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 2, 2023
CLEAR - #BCHwy5 #Coquihalla between #HopeBC & #MerrittBC is now FULLY OPEN in both directions. Use caution and drive to conditions.
Box Canyon chain up is NO LONGER in effect.
Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning for the area, as there was moderate to heavy snow spreading to the Coquihalla Highway.
“Freezing levels are expected to remain below summit level through the event. Moderate to heavy snowfall rates will persist much of the day and evening,” the storm warning read.
The Coquihalla was closed for around nine hours.
