Coquihalla closed again after re-opening for a short time
KAMLOOPS — The Coquihalla has closed for the second time Thursday after more accidents between Merritt and Hope. The Transportation Ministry has that stretch shut down as freezing rain, and other winter-driving dangers, cause chaos for drivers.
The Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope had re-opened for a couple hours starting at 4 p.m., but this recent closure means all major highways in and out of Kamloops are closed.
Portions of the Fraser Canyon and the Crowsnest Pass remain closed due to avalanche hazards. The weather is causing trouble for many truckers, who were forced to wait out the conditions in Kamloops.