#BCHwy5
Overnight southbound closure of the Coquihalla begins at 10 pm #BCHwy5

Anyone needing to get from Merritt to Hope should detour to Hwy 1 or Hwy 3.

Details:

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Overnight southbound closure of the Coquihalla begins at 10 pm
The final planned closure of the week for flood-related repairs around Hope will begin tonight. While the work is being done around t...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Overnight southbound closure of the Coquihalla begins at 10 pm #BCHwy5

Anyone needing to get from Merritt to Hope should detour to Hwy 1 or Hwy 3.

Details:

www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
Overnight southbound closure of the Coquihalla begins at 10 pm
The final planned closure of the week for flood-related repairs around Hope will begin tonight. While the work is being done around t...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:19 PM
#BCHwy1, #BCHwy3 and #BCHwy5 closures planned this week for flood-related repairs near Hope

That includes westbound closures of Hwy 3 and Hwy 1 on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a southbound closure of the Coquihalla later this week.

Learn more:

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Hwy 1, Hwy 3 and Hwy 5 closures planned this week for flood-related repairs near Hope
Several highway closures are planned for emergency repair work near Hope this week. According to the Ministry of Transportation, stre...
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January 20, 2026 at 5:41 AM
#BCHwy1, #BCHwy3 and #BCHwy5 closures planned this week for flood-related repairs near Hope

That includes westbound closures of Hwy 3 and Hwy 1 on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a southbound closure of the Coquihalla later this week.

Learn more:

www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
Hwy 1, Hwy 3 and Hwy 5 closures planned this week for flood-related repairs near Hope
Several highway closures are planned for emergency repair work near Hope this week. According to the Ministry of Transportation, stre...
www.kelownanow.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:40 AM
BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Drivers travelling the Coquihalla Highway say massive potholes are causing costly damage, leaving some motorists stranded and frustrated.” globalnews.ca/news/1161742... - Global News

#BCHwy5 #BCNews #CoquihallaHighway cc: #HopeBC #Kamloops #MerrittBC
Blown tires, damaged vehicles reported as massive potholes riddle Coquihalla Highway | Globalnews.ca
'There was nothing indicating that there were potholes there. I hit it hard, it went flat and I had to call 911,' he said.
globalnews.ca
January 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Coquihalla seeing ‘major delays’ southbound due to jackknifed semi #BCHwy5

DriveBC warns of a "possible southbound closure on short notice" and advises travellers to use an alternate route.

Details ⤵️

www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
Coquihalla seeing ‘major delays’ southbound due to jackknifed semi
A jackknifed semi is holding up southbound traffic on the Coquihalla (Hwy 5) early this afternoon. DriveBC says southbound motorists...
www.kelownanow.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:42 PM
UPDATE: #BCHwy5 partially reopens following crash north of Kamloops.

Drivers are being told to expect minor delays.
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UPDATE: Hwy 5 partially reopens following crash north of Kamloops
(UPDATE: Jan. 7 @ 11:20 am) – Highway 5 has partially reopened following a closure north of Kamloops. DriveBC says the hi...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM
UPDATE: #BCHwy5 partially reopens following crash north of Kamloops.

Drivers are being told to expect minor delays.
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UPDATE: Hwy 5 partially reopens following crash north of Kamloops
(UPDATE: Jan. 7 @ 11:20 am) – Highway 5 has partially reopened following a closure north of Kamloops. DriveBC says the hi...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Multi-vehicle crash closes #BCHwy5 north of Kamloops.

There is no estimated time of reopening but a detour is in effect.
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Multi-vehicle crash closes Hwy 5 north of Kamloops
A multi-vehicle incident has Highway 5 closed north of Kamloops Wednesday morning. The crash was first reported around 7:30 am and the highway.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Multi-vehicle crash closes #BCHwy5 north of Kamloops.

There is no estimated time of reopening but a detour is in effect.
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Multi-vehicle crash closes Hwy 5 north of Kamloops
A multi-vehicle incident has Highway 5 closed north of Kamloops Wednesday morning. The crash was first reported around 7:30 am and the highway.
www.kelownanow.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:11 PM
“The BC Highway Patrol is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to solve a mysterious motor vehicle incident northeast of Hope that sadly killed a 21-year-old Vancouver woman.” fraservalleytoday.ca/2025/12/30/p... - Fraser Valley Today

#BCHwy5 #Coquihalla #HopeBC #YVR cc: #Merritt #Kamloops
Police looking to solve mysterious crash near Hope that tragically killed a 21-year-old Vancouver woman
HOPE/COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY - The BC Highway Patrol is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to solve a myst...
fraservalleytoday.ca
December 31, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Police can’t find witnesses to ‘mysterious’ Coquihalla crash that killed 21-year-old #BCHwy5

“The driver was never able to tell police what happened. We need witnesses and video to make sure there’s no criminal cause.”

Details ⤵️

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Police can’t find witnesses to ‘mysterious’ Coquihalla crash that killed 21-year-old
The BC Highway Patrol is hoping the public can step up to advance the investigation into a fatal crash. It happened on the Coquihalla...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Police can’t find witnesses to ‘mysterious’ Coquihalla crash that killed 21-year-old #BCHwy5

“The driver was never able to tell police what happened. We need witnesses and video to make sure there’s no criminal cause.”

Details ⤵️

www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
Police can’t find witnesses to ‘mysterious’ Coquihalla crash that killed 21-year-old
The BC Highway Patrol is hoping the public can step up to advance the investigation into a fatal crash. It happened on the Coquihalla...
www.kelownanow.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
“A snowfall warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Kamloops to Merritt as Environment Canada is forecasting 10 to 15 centimetres for the stretch of Highway 5 Wednesday.” cfjctoday.com/2025/12/24/v... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#BCHwy5 #CoquihallaHighway #Kamloops #MerrittBC
Vehicle incident halts traffic on Coquihalla Highway north of Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Drivers heading from Merritt to Kamloops are being asked to travel on Highway 5A for the time ...
cfjctoday.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
“MERRITT, B.C. — Drivers heading from Merritt to Kamloops are being asked to travel on Highway 5A for the time being.” cfjctoday.com/2025/12/24/v... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#BCHwy5 #BCHwy5A #CoquihallaHighway #Kamloops #MerrittBC
Vehicle incident halts traffic on Coquihalla Highway north of Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Drivers heading from Merritt to Kamloops are being asked to travel on Highway 5A for the time ...
cfjctoday.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
'Expect major delays': Vehicle incident closes #BCHwy5 north of Merritt.

DriveBC says northbound traffic should take an alternate route.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
'Expect major delays': Vehicle incident closes Hwy 5 north of Merritt
Motorists are being advised it expected “major” delays on the highway north of Merritt. A vehicle incident has blocked all northbou.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
'Expect major delays': Vehicle incident closes #BCHwy5 north of Merritt.

DriveBC says northbound traffic should take an alternate route.
www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
'Expect major delays': Vehicle incident closes Hwy 5 north of Merritt
Motorists are being advised it expected “major” delays on the highway north of Merritt. A vehicle incident has blocked all northbou.
www.kelownanow.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“UPDATE: 1:10 p.m.

The Coquihalla Highway is now fully reopened following a lengthy closure that lasted roughly 15 hours.” www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - @castanetkamloops.net

#BCHwy5 #CoquihallaHighway #HopeBC #Kamloops #MerrittBC
Coquihalla Highway fully reopened following lengthy closure
The Coquihalla Highway has been closed all night between Merritt and Hope after multiple vehicles crashed on the snow-covered highway.
www.castanetkamloops.net
December 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
UPDATE: Coquihalla fully open in both directions, travel advisory remains in effect #BCHwy5

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UPDATE: Coquihalla fully open in both directions, travel advisory remains in effect
(UPDATE: Dec. 23 @ 1 pm) - The Coquihalla is now open in both directions. "Expect compact snow, bumpy sections and narrow lanes due to he...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
UPDATE: Coquihalla fully open in both directions, travel advisory remains in effect #BCHwy5

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UPDATE: Coquihalla fully open in both directions, travel advisory remains in effect
(UPDATE: Dec. 23 @ 1 pm) - The Coquihalla is now open in both directions. "Expect compact snow, bumpy sections and narrow lanes due to he...
www.kelownanow.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) is closed between Hope and Merritt, B.C., Tuesday due to multiple vehicle crashes.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC British Columbia

#BCHwy5 #CoquihallaHighway #HopeBC #MerrittBC cc: #Kamloops
Multiple vehicle crashes close Coquihalla Highway in both directions | CBC News
The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) is closed between Hope and Merritt, B.C., Tuesday morning due to multiple vehicle crashes. Drivers are told to detour through Highway 1.
www.cbc.ca
December 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
UPDATE: Estimated reopening time for Coquihalla is 12:30 pm #BCHwy5

The highway was hit with heavy snow around 8 pm Monday and shut down shortly after due to multiple crashes.

Details ⬇️

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
UPDATE: Estimated reopening time for Coquihalla is 12:30 pm
(UPDATE: Dec. 23 @ 10:45 am) - The Coquihalla remains shut down in both directions, but it's expected to reopen soon. According to DriveBC...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
UPDATE: Estimated reopening time for Coquihalla is 12:30 pm #BCHwy5

The highway was hit with heavy snow around 8 pm Monday and shut down shortly after due to multiple crashes.

Details ⬇️

www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
UPDATE: Estimated reopening time for Coquihalla is 12:30 pm
(UPDATE: Dec. 23 @ 10:45 am) - The Coquihalla remains shut down in both directions, but it's expected to reopen soon. According to DriveBC...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
⛔️UPDATE #BCHwy5 #Coquihalla remains closed in both directions due to multiple vehicle incidents. Multiple webcam views from multiple locations attached: drivebc.ca/cameras Next update for 12:15 AM Tues 23 Dec 2025. #HopeBC #MerrittBC - Drive BC

SOURCE: x.com/drivebc/stat...
December 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
UPDATE: Travel advisory in place as 'intense' snowfall pounds Coquihalla #BCHwy5

Heavy snowfall began around 8 pm and the major route has quickly deteriorated into treacherous driving conditions.

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
UPDATE: Travel advisory in place as 'intense' snowfall pounds Coquihalla
(UPDATE: Dec. 22 @ 8:30 pm) - A travel advisory is in place for the Coquihalla (Hwy 5) tonight. Heavy snowfall began around 8 pm and the...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:47 AM