Drivers headed from the Lower Mainland into the B.C. Interior were faced with long delays Friday evening when the Coquihalla Highway was closed to northbound traffic due to a serious crash.
DriveBC said the closure covered the route between Mine Creek and Juliet.
The road reopened around 9:40 p.m. with some delays still expected.
Callers to AM730 Traffic reported that the collision involved a motorcycle. The number or severity of injuries was not immediately clear.
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Drivers were being directed to detour via Highway 1, Highway 3 or Highway 5A.
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