Highway 5 at Agate Bay Road, south of Barriere, looking south (Image credit: DriveBC).
Highway 5

Vehicle incident halts traffic on Highway 5 north of Kamloops early Wednesday

Jan 18, 2023 | 4:33 AM

UPDATE (8 a.m.): DriveBC says Highway 5 north of Heffley Creek is now open to single-lane alternating traffic.

Another update is due at 10 a.m., although DriveBC tells drivers to expect minor delays in the meantime.

BC Emergency Health Services told CFJC Today the driver at the scene did not require any medical care and was not transported to hospital.

A photo at the scene from earlier Wednesday morning shows a semi-truck on its side blocking both directions.

(Image credit: Jen Schwab Nickel/Facebook).

EARLIER: KAMLOOPS — Early morning drivers north of Kamloops may face some delays to start Wednesday (Jan. 18).

DriveBC reported of a vehicle incident on Highway 5 between Jane Road and Orchard Lake Road – around 10 to 16 kilometres north of Heffley Creek – at around 4:20 a.m.

An assessment is in progress and there’s no detour available. DriveBC says another update is due for 8 a.m.

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided once available.