Coquihalla Highway

• Coquihalla Highway closed again due to vehicle fire south of Merritt

  Drive BC said due to the wildfire remaining in the area, no stopping is allowed along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.

  Traffic

  Sep 5
  
• Video captures terrifying drive on Coquihalla Highway as wildfire rages

  Video shared with Global News shows flames and dark smoke ahead, but as the drive continues, red and orange flames appear on both sides of the highway.

  Fire

  Sep 4
  
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• Coquihalla Highway remains closed in both directions for sinkhole repair

  The Ministry of Transportation said crews are at the scene for an assessment and urgent repairs are needed to fix the sinkhole. There is no time of opening.

  Traffic

  Jun 6
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• Group plays impromptu hockey game on closed Coquihalla Highway

  An overnight closure of the Coquihalla Highway earlier this week due to a vehicle incident did not stop some motorists from finding a fun way to pass the time.

  Traffic

  Dec 19, 2024
• Wildfires, crashes impact B.C. Southern Interior highways

  Ongoing wildfire strife as well as at least one crash have affected B.C. Interior highways and motorists are being advised to check Drive BC before they embark on any road trips. 

  Traffic

  Jul 22, 2024
• Closed rest stop on Coquihalla Highway to undergo redevelopment

  Troika Management says the seven-acre site will be home to 30,000 square feet of commercial space, electric vehicle charging and drive-through restaurants.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2024
• Snow alert issued for some B.C. interior mountain passes

  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for multiple high mountain passes.

  Traffic

  Jun 3, 2024
• Spring snowfall expected on Coquihalla, Highway 3

  Snow levels are forecast by Environment Canada to drop below the passes overnight and periodic snowshowers can be expected through Wednesday morning.

  Weather

  May 29, 2024
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• Spring snow expected on B.C. mountain passes

  On the Coquihalla Highway, Allison Pass, Okanagan Connector and Kootenay Pass, between two and four centimetres of snow should fall.

  Weather

  May 21, 2024
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• Potential for snow flurries on Coquihalla, Highway 3

  Environment Canada is warning of potential flurries and snowfall in B.C.'s Southern Interior. Drivers are advised to use caution, especially around mountain passes.

  Weather

  May 5, 2024