A vehicle fire has closed the Coquihalla northbound near Highway 5A, Highway 97C and exit 290.
DriveBC first reported the incident about 8 a.m.
Traffic is being diverted on to Highway 5A. Drivers should expect delays.
The estimated time of the road reopening is 12:30 p.m.
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#BCHwy5 vehicle fire north of #Merritt. NB lanes are closed. Traffic is being diverted on to #BCHwy5A. Expect delays. https://t.co/NqcVWINqmE
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) January 30, 2020
