The Coquihalla Summit at about 1:45 p.m., Feb. 29 (Image Credit: Drive BC)
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Coquihalla south of Merritt back open after snowfall-prompted closure
Feb 29, 2024 | 1:50 PM
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MERRITT, B.C. — The Coquihalla Highway has reopened Thursday afternoon (Feb. 29) after a lengthy closure.
The stretch of Highway 5 between Merritt and Hope was closed for nearly 24 hours because of vehicle incidents related to extreme winter weather.
In addition, Environment Canada has ended a winter storm warning for the route.
The Trans Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden, which was also closed for an extended period, has reopened as well.
