The Coquihalla Highway briefly reopened this morning in both directions between Hope and Merritt, however the northbound lanes are now closed due to an accident and weather conditions.
Drive BC issued a travel advisory and advised motorists to exercise extreme caution if considering travel and be prepared for winter conditions.
According to Drive BC, drivers should expect up to one hour delays.
#BCHwy5 #Coquihalla NB Closed #HopeBC to #Merritt due to vehicle incidents & weather conditions. Detour via #BCHwy1
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) December 20, 2019
The highway was closed for most of the night after snow began falling causing several accidents.
Drive BC said it expects 30 to 60 cm of snow by late Friday afternoon for the Coquihalla, Allison Pass, Kootenay Pass and Rogers Pass.
Avalanche control work is also planned on the Trans-Canada between Revelstoke and Golden starting Friday at 4 a.m. until 1 p.m. A detour is not available.
#BCHwy5 – Travel advisory in effect on the #Coquihalla from #HopeBC to #MerrittBC. Travelers advised to exercise extreme caution if considering travel & be prepared for extreme winter conditions. Expect up to 1 hr delays. Check out the BC Hwy cams here:https://t.co/JIEtM34nQW pic.twitter.com/jhlsZ137ij
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) December 20, 2019
