Image credit: Michael Reeve/CFJC Today

By Aaron Schulze

Coquihalla Watch

Vehicle incident reduces traffic flow on Coquihalla Highway between Kamloops and Merritt

Mar 6, 2024 | 7:09 AM

UPDATE (9:00 a.m.): Images captured by CFJC Today show two semi-trucks collided on the stretch of Highway.

Vehicle recovery remains in progress. Another update from DriveBC is due at 10:30 a.m.

Image credit: Michael Reeve/CFJC Today

Image credit: Michael Reeve/CFJC Today

UPDATE (7:30 a.m.): DriveBC says vehicle recovery on the Coquihalla Highway between Sussex Lake Road and Helmer Road has the left lane closed for southbound traffic.

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Drivers are still told to expect delays.

EARLIER: KAMLOOPS — Traffic is reduced to single-lane alternating on the Coquihalla Highway near Sussex Lake between Kamloops and Merritt Wednesday (March 6) morning.

DriveBC first reported of the vehicle incident on the stretch of Highway 5 between Sussex Lake Road and Helmer Road at around 5:00 a.m. Wednesday. In an update at around 6:40 a.m., DriveBC says crews are en route, and an assessment is in progress.

Drivers are told to expect major delays and drive with caution.

Another update is due at 8:30 a.m.

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