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Coquihalla reopens south of Merritt

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A rock slide 3.5 kilometres south of Merritt forced officials to close the Coquihalla highway Sunday night.

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While the northbound lanes were affected by the rock fall, southbound lanes were closed at Merritt because of a vehicle incident.

The southbound lanes reopened around 5 a.m. Monday.

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After a geotechnical crew spent time assessing the slide, and clearing operations were carried out, a single northbound lane reopened.

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Officials say drivers should expect minor delays.

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