Severe weather conditions and avalanches risks are affecting routes across B.C. Thursday.
The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) is once again closed between Hope and Merritt in both directions. The highway was previously closed and then reopened earlier on Thursday. It is not expected to be re-opened until 2 p.m. Friday.
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Other routes around the B.C. South Coast and Interior are also affected by inclement weather and avalanche risks. Current major road closures include:
B.C. South Coast and Interior region
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- Highway 1: Closed in both directions between Yale and Jackass Mountain due to avalanche hazard. No estimated time of opening;
- Highway 1: Closed in both directions between Jackass Mountain summit to junction with Highway 12 because of avalanche hazard. No estimated time of re-opening;
- Highway 5A: Closed in both directions 27 km north of Princeton due to avalanche control. No estimated time of re-opening;
- Highway 99: Closed in both directions 5 km south of junction with Highway 12 at Lillooet due to avalanche risk. No estimated time of re-opening.
South-East B.C.
- Highway 1: Closed in both directions at Glacier National Park between 10 p.m. on Thursday to 10 a.m. on Friday due to avalanche control;
For all highway closures and warnings, visit DriveBC online.
–With files from Jill Slattery
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