Spun out semis close Coquihalla southbound between Merritt and Hope for much of Tuesday

Dec 19, 2017 | 9:24 AM

KAMLOOPS —Update: The Coquihalla Highway has reopened from Merritt to Hope though a travel advisory remains in place. Check Drive BC for updates.

Update: The Coquihalla Highway remains closed southbound between Hope and Merritt because of spun out commercial vehicles.

Drive BC estimates it will reopen sometime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. One of the alternate routes, Highway 8, is also closed because of a vehicle incident.

Drive BC recommends Highway 5a to Princeton and Highway 1 as an alternate route.