Highway 8 Closed

• Highway 8 closed between Merritt and Spences Bridge due to mudslides

  Resident Gary Abbott told Global News his truck broke down after hitting the second slide and he counted about five on the roadway.

  Traffic

  Jul 14, 2023
  
• Charges laid after 3-vehicle collision in North Dumfries closed Hwy. 8 on Monday

  Witnesses told police that one of the vehicles had been travelling in an erratic manner and may have been trying to pass another vehicle when the crash occurred.

  Crime

  Apr 9, 2019
  
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• Hwy. 8 eastbound ramp to Hwy. 401 closed Sunday night

  If you are planning an overnight trip to Toronto on Sunday, be prepared to leave a little early..

  Consumer

  Oct 12, 2018
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• Merritt wildfire caused by tree blown onto power lines: residents

  The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is within the Merritt city limits, and is three hectares in size.

  Aug 2, 2018